Which of the following statements regarding the `S_(N)l` reaction shown by alkyl halide is not correct ?

Options

A. a) The added nucleophile plays no kinetic role in `S_(N)l` reaction
B. b) The `S_(N)l` reaction involves the inversion of configuration of the optically active substrate
C. c) The `S_(N)l` reactin on the chiral starting material ends up with racemization of the product
D. d) The more stable the carbocation intermediate the faster the `S_(N)l` reaction

Answer

B

Explanation

State (b) is not correct regarding the `S_(N)1` reaction for alkyl halide because in `S_(N)1` reaction no inversion takes place. The removal of X and the attachment of `OH^(-)` will take place from the side.
`" "R-X overset("slow")(rarr) R^(+)+X^(-)`
`" "R^(+)+OH^(-) overset("fast")(rarr) ROH`