An SN2 reaction at a chiral carbon proceeds with:

Formation of a planar carbocation

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An SN₂ reaction at a chiral carbon proceeds with:

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Correct Answer: A) Inversion of configuration

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Backside nucleophilic attack gives Walden inversion at the stereogenic carbon.