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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2025

Which of the following is a characteristic of Sy2 reaction?
(A). Concentration of both reactants determines the reaction rate.
(B). Proceeds with inversion of configuration.
(C). The transition state involves central carbon bonded to five species.
(D). Occurs in polar protic solvent
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A (A), (B) and (D) only
  2. B (A), (B) and (C) only
  3. C (A), (B), (C) and (D)
  4. D (B), (C) and (D) only
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Correct Answer

(B) (A), (B) and (C) only

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The characteristics of an SN2 reaction are: (A). Concentration of both reactants determines the reaction rate. (B). Proceeds with inversion of configuration. (C). The transition state involves central carbon bonded to five species. Therefore, the correct answer is (A), (B) and…