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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesJEE Main

Examine the following statements regarding the SN2 reaction: (1) The rate of reaction is independent of the concentration of nucleophile. (2) The nucleophile attacks the carbon atom on the side opposite to the leaving group. (3) The reaction proceeds with simultaneous bond formation and rupture. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Answer: (D)

Solution

SN2 is bimolecular — its rate DOES depend on nucleophile concentration, so statement (1) is false. Backside attack (Walden

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