Which of the Following Is True About the Stereochemistry of S_N1

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the stereochemistry of S_N1 reaction?

• A) retention of configuration at the electrophilic center
• B) inversion of configuration at the electrophilic center
• C) 50:50 mixture of retention and inversion of configuration at the electrophilic center
• D) slightly more inversion than retention at the electrophilic center
• E) slightly more retention than inversion at the electrophilic center

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