Alkyl Halides - Result Question 23

23. The major product of the following reaction is

$(2008,3 M)$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 23. (a)

Solution:

  1. Nucleophile $PhS^{-}$ substitute the $Br^{-}$ through $S _N 2$ mechanism wih inversion of configuration at $\alpha-C$.