Q.

Correct statement(s) about SN2 and SN1 reactions is / are

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a

SN2 reaction is non stereospecific but stereo selective

b

In SN1 reaction complete inversion takes place 

c

SN1 reaction is sterospecific and stereo selective

d

SN2 reaction is stereoselective and stereo specific

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

A backside attack where the nucleophile attacks the stereocenter from the opposite side of the carbon-leaving group bond, resulting in inversion of stereochemical configuration in the product.hence the SN2 reactions are sterioselective and steriospecific. 

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