Karnan posted an Question
November 01, 2020 • 13:42 pm 30 points
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An sy2 reaction at an asymmetric carbon atom of a dextro alkyl halide always gives a: a: single optically active isomer b: racemic mixture c: laevo product d: d

An Sy2 reaction at an asymmetric carbon atom of a dextro alkyl halide always gives a: A: Single optically active isomer B: Racemic mixture C: Laevo product D: Dextro product

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    Dinesh khalmaniya 1 best-answer

    option C is correct. The SN2 reaction - A Nucleophilic Substitution in which the Rate Determining Step involves 2 components. -SN2 reactions are bimolecular with simultaneous bond-making and bond-breaking steps. -SN2 reactions do not proceed via an intermediate. -SN2 reactions give inversion of stereochemistry at the reaction centre.

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    option A is given incorrect because in SN2 always inversion takes place

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    got it?

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    Priyanshu kumar Best Answer

    SN2 reaction at asymmetric carbon means the Nucleophilic substitution through the formation of transition state occurs at the chiral carbon in the compound. The leaving group is then pushed off the opposite side and the product is formed with inversion of the tetrahedral geometry at the central atom. Hence, it will have opposite optical rotation. option C leavo product

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