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SN2 and E2 Reactions
 
 
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Problem 1.1:
Predict the absolute stereochemical configuration for the product of this single SN2 attack:
 
 
Problem 1.2: Draw the transition state of the following SN2 reaction (from problem #1):
 
Problem 1.3:
Given the steric and molecular orbital explanations for backside attack, explain why the following SN2 reaction does not occur.
 
 
Problem 1.4: Will molecule A or B undergo a faster SN2 reaction?
 
 
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