Identify the products of the reaction between 2-bromopentane and potassium ethoxide.
E) None of these choices is among the products of the reaction.

Question

Identify the products of the reaction between 2-bromopentane and potassium ethoxide. 
E) None of these choices is among the products of the reaction.

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The reaction between 2-bromopentane and potassium ethoxide is an example of an SN2 reaction where the nucleophile attacks the electrophilic carbon from the backside, leading to inversion of stereochemistry. The product of this reaction will be pentyl ethoxide (C5H11OC2H5) and potassium bromide (KBr). Therefore, the correct choice is C which shows both of these products.

Identify the Products of the Reaction Between 2-Bromopentane and Potassium