Which of the following statements about SN2 mechanisms is incorrect?

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Chemistry : Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Which of the following statements about SN2 mechanisms is incorrect?

A. The transition state is stable

B. The complete mechanism takes place in a single step

C. The rate of the reaction depends on the concentration of both reactants

D. There is an inversion of configuration

Solution

A. The transition state is stable