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this type of reaction. Predict the product of the following reaction and show the correct
stereochemistry:
As shown below, initial reaction of a cyanide anion results in formation of the transition
state shown in brackets. Release of the iodide anion results in complete inversion of the
stereochemistry generating the illustrated final product.
7. Predict the products of the following reactions by pushing arrows:
This is a direct S
N
2 displacement of an iodide anion by a cyanide anion.
This is a direct S
N
2 displacement of a chloride anion by a hydroxide anion.
