In an SN2 reaction, what is the stereochemical outcome when the nucleophile attacks a chiral center?

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In an SN2 reaction, what is the stereochemical outcome when the nucleophile attacks a chiral center?
  1. Retention of configuration
  2. Inversion of configuration
  3. No change in configuration
  4. Formation of a racemic mixture

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Q: In an SN2 reaction, what is the stereochemical outcome when the nucleophile attacks a chiral center?
Solution: In an SN2 reaction, the nucleophile attacks from the opposite side of the leaving group, resulting in inversion of configuration.
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