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  4. When <img class=img-fluid question-image alt=Question src=https://cdn.tardigrade.in/q/nta/c-vobasiixfzsd2dhn.jpg /> reacts with KOH in the presence of water (through SN​2 reaction mechanism), then the stereochemistry of product so formed will be -

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Q. When Question reacts with KOH in the presence of water (through SN​2 reaction mechanism), then the stereochemistry of product so formed will be -

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In SN2 inversion takes place. That means here reactant is in configuration R then product of this reaction will be of configuration S.