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S(N^(1)) reaction of alkylhalides leads ...

`S_(N^(1))` reaction of alkylhalides leads to

A

retention of configuration

B

racemisation

C

inversion of configuration

D

None of these

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B
`S_(N^(1))` proceeds through the formation of planar intermediate carbocation, which can undergo the attack of incoming nucleophile from both the sides giving enantiomeric forms.
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