What product results from the S_N2 reaction between (R)-2-chloropentane and hydroxide? A)(R)-2-pentanol B)(S)-2-pentanol C)racemic pentanol D)1-pentanol E)3-pentanol

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The reaction involves SN2 mechanism, and the hydroxide attacks the carbon center from the backside of the leaving group (chlorine). This results in inversion of stereochemistry, so the product will have the opposite stereochemistry compared to the starting material. Therefore, the product will be (S)-2-pentanol.

What Product Results from the SN2 Reaction Between (R)-2-Chloropentane and Hydroxide

What Product Results from the S_N2 Reaction Between (R)-2-Chloropentane and Hydroxide