What product would be formed from the SN2 reaction of (R)-2-bromobutane and hydroxide ion?
A
(R)-2-butanol
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B
(S)-2-butanol
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C
(R)-3-hexanol
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D
3-pentanol
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Solution
The correct option is B (S)-2-butanol In SN2 reaction, the inversion of the configuration takes place thus the R-2-bromobutane is converted into S-2-butanol.