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Published on: August 14, 2026
Which of the following statements regarding the 
reaction shown by alkyl halide is not correct?
A
The added nucleophile plays no kinetic role in 
reaction
reaction
B
The 
reaction involves the inversion of configuration of the optically active substrate.
reaction involves the inversion of configuration of the optically active substrate.
C
the 
reaction on the chiral starting material ends up with racemization of the product.
reaction on the chiral starting material ends up with racemization of the product.
D
the more stable the carbocation intermediate the faster the 
reaction.
reaction.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
In 
reaction, rate of substitution depends on the concentration of substrate. In case of 
reaction there is racemization. 
reaction will be faster, if carbocation fomed is more stable.
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