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In an SN2 reaction, how do bond breaking and bond making occur?
AIn two separate steps
BBond making comes first
CSimultaneously in one step
DA carbocation forms first
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Simultaneously in one step
The nucleophile bonds as the leaving group departs through a single transition state with no intermediate.
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