Q.
The following reaction is described as
A) $S_{E}\ 2$
B) $S_{N}\ 2$
C) $S_{N}\ 1$
D) $S_{N}\ 0$
Explanation
(b)
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In this reaction inversion takes place. Hence, it is an example of $S_{N}2\$reaction. In this mechanism the attack of $OH^{-}\$ions take place from the back side while the $Br^{-}$ ion leaves from the front side
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