​Statement (I) : SN2 reactions are 'stereospecific', indicating that they result in the formation only one stereo-isomers as the product.

Question

Given below are two statements : 

Statement (I) : \(S_N2\) reactions are 'stereospecific', indicating that they result in the formation only one stereo-isomers as the product. 

Statement (II) : \(S_N1\) reactions generally result in formation of product as racemic mixtures.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below : 

(1) Statement I is true but Statement II is false 

(2) Statement I is false but Statement II is true 

(3) Both Statement I and Statement II is true 

(4) Both Statement I and Statement II is false

Answer 1

Correct option is (3) Both Statement I and Statement II is true 

Both statement I and II are correct.

In \(S_N2 \rightarrow\) backside attack takes place so Inversion product is formed (Stereospecific) 

In \(S_N1 \rightarrow\) both Inversion and Retension product & formed called racemic mixture.