what-is-the-stereochemical-outcome-of-an-sn2-reaction-when-a-nucleophile-attacks

Question

What is the stereochemical outcome of an SN2 reaction when a nucleophile attacks an asymmetric carbon center?

Accepted Answer

Inversion of configuration at the carbon center.

Answer

Racemization at the carbon center.

Answer

No change in stereochemistry at the carbon center.

Answer

Retention of configuration at the carbon center.