Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12
In an SN2 reaction involving a haloalkane, what happens to the configuration of the carbon atom under attack?
A
The configuration is inverted.
B
The configuration remains unchanged.
C
The configuration is racemized.
D
The configuration is randomized.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In an SN2 reaction, the configuration of the carbon atom under attack is inverted due to the concerted mechanism where the nucleophile attacks from the opposite side of the leaving group, as described in Chunk 2.
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