An $S_{N}$2 reaction at an asymmetric carbon of a compound always gives

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(b)
In $S_{N}2$ reactions, the nucleophile attaches itself from the direction opposite to that of the nucleophile already present in the second step, the previous nucleophile is removed and a single stereoisomer is obtained

Q. An $S_{N}$2 reaction at an asymmetric carbon of a compound always gives

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