CBSE 2024 · Region 5 · Set 3 · Q16 · 1 mark
Assertion (A): Inversion of configuration is observed when $\displaystyle 1$-Bromobutane is hydrolysed.
Reason (R) : The reaction is $\displaystyle \mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 2$ and proceeds with the formation of transition state.
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Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
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