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Chemistry - Organic Chemistry - Reactions - Substitution reactions (SN1 and SN2) - SN1 vs SN2 Mechanism
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Chemistry - Organic Chemistry - Reactions - Substitution reactions (SN1 and SN2) - SN1 vs SN2 Mechanism

vivmagarwal
vivmagarwalJan 29, 2026

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Side-by-side animation of both mechanisms. LEFT (SN2 - one step): Nucleophile approaches the BACK of the electrophilic carbon (backside attack). Transition state: Nu---C---LG (pentacoordinate). Leaving group departs simultaneously. INVERSION of configuration (like an umbrella flipping in wind). Rate

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ChemistryOrganic Chemistry - ReactionsClass 12, A Level, Class 12, DP Grade 12, Grade 12

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