What is the product of the SN2 reaction of (R) 3-bromo-2-methylhexane with  CH3CO- Select one: a. (S) 2-methyl-3-ethoxy-hexane   b. (S) 2-methyl-2-ethoxy-hexane   c. (S) 3-methyl-2-ethoxy-hexane   d. (S)  2-methy-3-hexanol    e. (R)  2-methy-3-hexanol

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What is the product of the SN2 reaction of (R) 3-bromo-2-methylhexane with 

CH3CO-

Select one:
a. (S) 2-methyl-3-ethoxy-hexane

 

b. (S) 2-methyl-2-ethoxy-hexane

 

c. (S) 3-methyl-2-ethoxy-hexane

 

d. (S)  2-methy-3-hexanol 

 

e. (R)  2-methy-3-hexanol 
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