Consider the following statement  in reference to SN1, SN2, E1, and E2 reactions of haloalkanes. To which mechanism(s), if any, does  the statement apply? Substitution at a stereocenter gives predominantly a racemic product

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Consider the following statement  in reference to SN1, SN2, E1, and E2 reactions of haloalkanes. To which mechanism(s), if any, does  the statement apply?

  • Substitution at a stereocenter gives predominantly a racemic product
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