JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesJEE Main

The SN2 mechanism for R–X + KOH(aq) → R–OH + KX proceeds with

Answer: (A)

Solution

SN2 is a single concerted backside-attack step, giving complete (100%) inversion of configuration (Walden inversion) at the reacting carbon.

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