Chemistry-(general)

NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12

Assertion (A): In SN2 reactions, the configuration of the carbon atom under attack is inverted. | Reason (R): The transition state in SN2 reactions involves partial bonds with both the attacking and leaving groups.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In SN2 reactions, the transition state involves partial bonds between the carbon and both the nucleophile and the leaving group. This leads to inversion of configuration as outlined in Chunk 1.

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