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Which one of the following correctly depicts the reaction below?

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Mechanism Rate Law Stereochemistry
A)SN1 rate = k[(S)-2-bromobutane] not stereospecific,
but more inversion
than retention of
configuration

B) SN1 rate = k[(S)-2-bromobutane][NaSCH3] stereospecific,
retention of
configuration

C) SN2 rate = k[(S)-2-bromobutane] not stereospecific
but more inversion
than retention of
configuration

D) SN2 rate = k[(S)-2-bromobutane][NaSCH3] stereospecific
inversion of
configuration

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To predict correctly relate the reaction with given rate law and stereochemistry.

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A)SN1 rate = k[(S)-2-bromobutane] not stereospecific,
but more inversion
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