The back-side attack on 2-bromobutane by methoxide $(C H_{3} O^{-})$ gives the product shown below. Which Fischer projection represents 2-bromobutane used as the reactant in this reaction?
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In $S_{N} 2$ reaction, inversion takes place, so configuration get reversed.

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The back-side attack on 2-bromobutane by methoxide ( C H 3 O - ) gives the product shown below. Which Fischer projection represents 2-bromobutane used as the reactant in this reaction?

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In S N 2 reaction, inversion takes place, so configuration get reversed.

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