Question

Select the correct statement from the following option.

(a) SN2 reaction follows second order kinetics

(b) No intermediate is involved in SN2 mechanism

(c) SN2 reactions are one-step reaction

(d) All of the mentioned

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Answer 1

The correct answer is (d) All of the mentioned

For explanation: SN2 reaction follows second order kinetics and no intermediate is involved in it. So, SN2 reactions are one-step reaction.