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`(R )` -hexan -`2-ol overset("conc.HX ") rarr` under `S_(N)2` conditions the product isA. `100% (R )` -halideB. `100%(S)`-halideC. `75%(R )` and `25%(S)`D. `75%(S)` and `(25%) (R )` halide |
Answer» Correct Answer - B Under `S_(N)2` conditions , the slow step is concerted and at no time does a carbocation form. The `X^(-)` bonds to the back side of the `C`, away from the departing `H_(2)O`, resulting in an `100%` inversion. |
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