Consider the Substitution Reaction That Takes Place When (R)-3-Iodo-3-Methylheptane Is

question 73

Multiple Choice

Consider the substitution reaction that takes place when (R) -3-iodo-3-methylheptane is treated with sodium acetate (CH₃CO₂Na) .Which of the following would be true?

• A)An S_N2 reaction would take place with inversion of configuration at the stereogenic center.
• B)An S_N1 reaction would take place with retention of configuration at the stereogenic center.
• C)An S_N1 reaction would take place with racemization of configuration at the stereogenic center.
• D)An S_N1 reaction would take place,accompanied by an E1 reaction,affording a complex mixture of products.
• E)An E2 reaction would take place,during which the stereogenic center is lost.

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