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Alkyl halides undergoing $\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 2$ reaction do inverse
ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesJEE Main
Options:
  • A racemic mixture
  • B retention of configuration
  • C formation of carbocation
  • D inversion of configuration
Solution:
1612 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: inversion of configuration
$$
\text { } \mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 2 \text { mechanism }
$$


Inversion of configuration takes place. There is no carbocation formation.

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