The SN2 Reaction: Backside Attack

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https://joechem.io/videos/47 for video on jOeCHEM and attached worksheet + solution (below video on jOeCHEM aka the link). In this video, we take a look at SN2, its mechanism, and the ideal conditions for SN2 to occur. We also talk about the ramifications of SN2 (stereochemical inversion) as well as how it got its street name "Backside Attack."

Tags:  SN2 polar aprotic nucleophile stereochemistry backside attack good leaving group

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  • Joe Del Nano • 7 years ago
    I also did NOT mention this in the video, but: SN2 CANNT occur on a carbon next to a neo group--being next to such a bulky group is too sterically hindering for backside attack to happen.

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