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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 6. Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Given below are two statements : Statement \((I)\) : \(\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} 2\) reactions are 'stereospecific', indicating that they result in the formation only one stereo-isomers as the product. Statement \((II)\) : \(\mathrm{S}_N 1\) reactions generally result in formation of product as racemic mixtures. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A Statement \(I\) is true but Statement \(II\) is false
  2. B Statement \(I\) is false but Statement \(II\) is true
  3. C Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) is true
  4. D Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) is false
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(C) Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) is true

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\(\mathrm{SN}^2 \rightarrow\) Inversion \(\mathrm{SN}^1 \rightarrow\) Racemisation
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