Question

Alkyl halides undergoing nucleophilic bimolecular substitution reaction involve: 

• A. retention of configuration
• B. formation of racemic mixture
• C. inversion of configuration
• D. formation of carbocation
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Hint:

In SN2 reactions, the configuration of the carbon center is inverted due to backside attack by the nucleophile.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: SN2 reaction mechanism. The nucleophile attacks the carbon from the side opposite the leaving group in an SN2 reaction, resulting in stereochemical inversion.

Step 2: Inference. Therefore, SN2 reactions result in inversion of configuration, aligning with option (C).