Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 6 - Alkyl Halides: Nucleophilic Substitution and Elimination - Problems - Page 245: Problem 6-20 f

Answer

The nucleophile -NH2 attacks the top carbon and Cl- leaves. Originally, the top carbon has S configuration. The product should have R configuration because SN2 reaction inverts the configuration.

Work Step by Step

The -NH2 pushes Cl- out and D comes to the front while NH2 stays in the back. See image.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.