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General Equation
Nu⁻ + R-LG → R-Nu + LG⁻
Reactants T.S. Products
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SN2 Substitution
State
Reactants
Mechanism
SN2
The nucleophile approaches from the backside of the carbon-chlorine bond, initiating electron transfer.
Energy Profile Diagram