Sn2E2 Reactions

Problems

Problem 1.1:

Predict the absolute stereochemical configuration for the product of this single S_N2 attack:

Problem 1.2: Draw the transition state of the following S_N2 reaction (from problem #1):

Problem 1.3:

Given the steric and molecular orbital explanations for backside attack, explain why the following S_N2 reaction does not occur.

Problem 1.4: Will molecule A or B undergo a faster S_N2 reaction?

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