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a) Write the equation for SN^(2) mechanism between CH_(3)Cl and -OH. What is the stereochemical aspect of SN^(2) reaction?

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Solution :`SN^(2)` mechanism
The nucleophile `OH^(-)` ATTACKS electrons deficient carbon atom from the rear side [back side] of the carbon atom to form a transition state it is unstable. In the transition state a PARTIAL `(HO-C)` bond is formed and partial `C - Cl` bond is broken. The product methyl alcohol obtained has inversion CONFIGURATION.


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