JEE Main20248 Apr 2024Evening ShiftChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesActual
Given below are two statements : Statement (I) : ( S _ N 2 ) reactions are 'stereospecific', indicating that they result in the formation of only one stereo-isomer as the product. Statement (II) : ( S _ N 1 ) reactions generally result in formation of product as racemic mixtures. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Options
- ABoth Statement I and Statement II are false
- BStatement I is false but Statement II is true
- CStatement I is true but Statement II is false
- DBoth Statement I and Statement II are true
Correct answer
D. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Step-by-step solution
aligned & SN ^2 Inversion & SN ^1 Racemisation aligned