Question

Salient features of Sn2 machanism

Answer 1

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• For SN2 reactions, there are only two reactants; this means that the slow step is the only step. SN2 summary: (1) Nucleophile back-side attacks the δ+ carbon center. (2) Transition state forms in which nucleophile is forming bond with carb (3) The leaving group leaves, forming the final product.