Manipal MET2018ChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
In S _ N I reaction, the racemization takes place. It is due to
Options
- Ainversion of configuration
- Binversion of configuration
- Cconversion of configuration
- DBoth (a) and (b)
Correct answer
D. Both (a) and (b)
Step-by-step solution
In S _ N 1 reaction the racemization takes place due to inversion and retention of configuration.