Stereochemistry of SN2 Reactions
The seterocenter of the subtrate is attacked by the nucleophile in two ways that are,
- Frontside Attack
- Backside Attack
Frontside Attack: In frontside attack the nuclephile attacks from the same side where the leaving group is present, in this case the stereochemical configuration of the product is retained.
Backside Attack: In backside attack the nuclephile attacks from the opposite side of the carbon-leaving group bound, in this case the stereochemical configuration of the product is inversed.
SN2 Reaction Mechanism
SN2 also called Substitution Nucleophilic Bimolecular reaction mechanism is an essential process in organic chemistry. It involves a nucleophile attacking the central atom while a leaving group is simultaneously displaced. The “SN” in SN2 stands for “substitution nucleophilic,” and the “2” indicates that the rate-determining step is bimolecular.
In this article, we will look into the SN2 reaction mechanism, its examples, energy diagrams, applications, etc.
Table of Content
- What are SN2 Reactions?
- SN2 Reaction Mechanism
- Energy Diagram of SN2 Reaction Mechanism
- Factors Affecting SN2 Reaction Mechanism
- Properties of SN2 Reaction Mechanism
- Stereochemistry of SN2 Reactions
- Difference Between SN1 and SN2 Reaction Mechanism