What would be the product if (S)-2-bromobutane underwent an S№1 reaction wit water in the presence of sodium carbonate (a weak base)? O(R)-2-butanol (S)-2-butanol A mixture of (R)- and (S)-2-butanol

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What would be the product if (S)-2-bromobutane underwent an S№1 reaction with
water in the presence of sodium carbonate (a weak base)?
(R)-2-butanol
(S)-2-butanol
A mixture of (R)- and (S)-2-butanol
Transcribed Image Text:What would be the product if (S)-2-bromobutane underwent an S№1 reaction with water in the presence of sodium carbonate (a weak base)? (R)-2-butanol (S)-2-butanol A mixture of (R)- and (S)-2-butanol
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