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S(N) 2 reaction involving inversion of c...

`S_(N)` 2 reaction involving inversion of configuration takes place with an optically active compound Z. The compound Z is

A

`CH_(3)CH_(2)X`

B

`(CH_(3))_(2)CHX`

C

`CH_(3)CH_(2)CH(CH_(3))X`

D

`(CH_(3))_(3)CX`

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C
In `S_(N)` 2 reaction the nucleophile attacks the electrophilic carbon of the electrophile. The bond between nucleophile and carbon forms at the same time that the bond between carbon and leaving group breaks.
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