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When (S)-2-methylbutan-1-ol is allowed to react with conc. HCl, (S)-1-chloro-2methylbutane is obtained. Explain with reason whether the reaction proceeds with inversion or retention of configuration.

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In this reaction, bonds ATTACHED with chiral carbon ATOM are not broken. Thus, retention of configuration occurs.


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