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Shalnov
1 month ago
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Reaction of (r)-2-chloro-4-methylhexane with excess nai in acetone gives racemic 2-iodo-4-methylhexane. what is the explanation

that best describes this transformation?
Chemistry
1 answer:
alisha [2.9K]1 month ago
4 0

I believe this question has five choices available:

 

>an SN2 process has happened with reversal of configuration

>racemization followed by an S N 2 reaction

>an SN1 process has occurred resulting in reversal of configuration

>an SN1 reaction has taken place due to the formation of a carbocation

>an SN1 event followed by an S N 2 “backside” attack

 

 

 

The correct choice is:

an SN1 reaction has occurred due to carbocation formation 

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