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Assertion:`S_(N)2` reactions proceed with inversion of configuration
Reason: `S_(N)2` reactions occur in one step .

A

If both assertionn and reason are true, and reason is the true explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the true explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true, but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and Reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Correct explanation: The attack of nucleophile occurs from a side opposite to the halogen atom resulting in inversion of configuration.
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