Problem 7.20 Incorrect. Which statements are true for SN2 reactions of haloalkan
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Problem 7.20 Incorrect. Which statements are true for SN2 reactions of haloalkanes? The nucleophile must have an unshared pair of electrons and bear a negative charge. Both the haloalkane and the nucleophile are involved in the transition state. Both the hoakane thenucople are Involved in the transtion state. The reaction proceeds with inversion of configuration at the substitution center. O Reaction results in the loss of optical activity. The greater the nucleophilicity of the nucleophile, the greater the rate of reaction. The order of reactvty is 320 1 methyl.Explanation / Answer
the nucleophile must have an unshared pair of electrons and bear a negative charge
the reacton procceedd with inversion of configuration at the substitution ceter
the greater the nucleophilicity of the nucleophile, greater will be the rate of reaction