Hi, I need help with the following multiple choice problem. Thankyou! Consider t

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Hi, I need help with the following multiple choice problem. Thankyou!

Consider the substitution reaction that takes place when(R)-3-iodo-3-methylheptane is treated with sodium acetate(CH3CO2Na). Which of the following would betrue?

a) An SN2 reaction would take place with inversion ofconfiguration at the stereogenic center.

b) An SN1 reaction would take place with retention ofconfiguration at the stereogenic center.

c) An SN1 reaction would take place with racemization ofconfiguration at the stereogenic center.

d) An SN1 reaction would take place, accompanied by anE1 reaction, affording a complex mixture of products.

e) An E2 reaction would take place, during which the stereogeniccenter is lost.

Explanation / Answer

c) An SN1 reaction would take place withracemization of configuration at the stereogenic center.
c is the correct answer .Because here substitutiontaking place at tertiary carbon center.Hence the group is attackedeither front side of the plane or back side of the plane .Thereforerecemic configuration occured at stereogenic center.

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