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The SN2 reaction proceeds with 100% inversion of configuration as a consequence of backside attack by the nucleophile on the Carbon-Leaving Group bond. A) True B) False

Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry

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Author:Andrei Straumanis

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Chapter25: Enolate & Enol Nucleophiles

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17E

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The SN2 reaction proceeds with 100% inversion of configuration as a consequence of
backside attack by the nucleophile on the Carbon-Leaving Group bond.
A) True
B) False

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