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What product would be formed from a SN2 reaction between (R)-2-bromobutane and hydroxide ions?

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2-butanol
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(S)-2-butanol
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(R)-3-hexanol
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3-pentanol
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Solution

The correct option is B (S)-2-butanol
SN2 reaction occurs with the inversion of configuration known as Walden inversion and no intermediate is formed in this reaction.

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