Question

Which describes the best stereochemical aspects of the following reaction?

• 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

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Correct answer is (c) Racemization occurs at the carbon undergoing substitution