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PROBLEM 11-2 What product would you expect to obtain from Sn2 reaction of OH with (R)-2- bromobutane? Show the stereochemistr

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In Sn2 reactions, both addition and elimination takes place in a single step. The addition of OH- take place from the back side or opposite side from where the Br leaves and therefore inverted product is formed.

Ans: (S)-2-butanol

Br H to 4 Bri SNZ H t OH 11/ (S)-2-butanol (R)-2-bromobutane

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