Answer to Question #202757 in Organic Chemistry for mlindi

Question

Alkyl halides can undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions. Which of the following statements is CORRECT? (1) The second order nucleophilic substitution reactions involve inversion of configuration at the central atom. (2) Tertiary alkyl halides are unlikely to undergo SN1 type reactions. (3) Unless resonance stabilization is observed, primary alkyl halides are unlikely to undergo second order nucleophilic substitution. (4) The strength of the nucleophile does not play a role in the order of the nucleophilic substitution reaction. 

Answer 1

(1) The second order nucleophilic substitution reactions involve inversion of configuration at the central atom.