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Chemistry General Organic Chemistry Reaction Mechanism Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

Which describes the best stereochemical aspects of the following reaction ?

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A
Inversion of configuration occurs at the carbon undergoing substitution.
B
Retention of configuration occurs at the carbon undergoing substitution.
C
Racemization occurs at the carbon undergoing substitution.
D
The carbon undergoing substitution is not stereogenic.

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The correct answer is:
C

It is S N 1 reaction so racemisation occurs

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