ADNAN MUHAMMED

Grade 12,

What is the stereochemical result of SN1 and SN2 reactions?

What is the stereochemical result of SN1 and SN2 reactions?

Grade:12

1 Answers

SAI SARDAR
1700 Points
6 years ago
   SN1 usually gives a mixture of products with inversion and retention of configuration Thus it leads to racemisation.
   SN2 reaction takes place through a back-side attack, which inverts the stereochemistry of the carbon atom i.e   Complete inversion of configuration takes place.

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