C6H5CO2CH2C6H5 can be synthesized by an SN2 reaction. Draw the structures of the alkyl chloride and nucleophile that will give this compound in highest yield. Use the wedge/hash bond tools to indicate stereochemistry where it exists. Include all valence lone pairs in your answer. Separate multiple reactants using the + sign from the drop-down menu. When a metal counterion is needed, use Na+, but draw it in its own sketche

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C6H5CO2CH2C6H5 can be synthesized by an SN2 reaction. Draw the structures of the alkyl chloride and nucleophile that will give this compound in highest yield.

  • Use the wedge/hash bond tools to indicate stereochemistry where it exists.
  • Include all valence lone pairs in your answer.
  • Separate multiple reactants using the + sign from the drop-down menu.
  • When a metal counterion is needed, use Na+, but draw it in its own sketcher.
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