NEETChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
How many processes take place simultaneously in an S N 2 reaction?
Options
- AOne
- BTwo
- CThree
- DFour
Correct answer
B. Two
Step-by-step solution
In an S N 2 reaction, two processes take place simultaneously: the breaking of the carbon-halide bond and the formation of a new bond between carbon and the attacking nucleophile.