Nucleophilic Conjugate Substitution – The SN2′ Mechanism

Reaction of a Secondary Allyl Chloride with HS

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This subclass of nucleophilic substitution occurs when the nucleophile (HS) attacks the alkene instead of the saturated carbon – the SN2′ mechanism. This is the due to the saturated carbon being hindered (it is a secondary carbon), making the regular SN2 mechanism less favourable.

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Alternatively, use these links: (Substrate: Nucleophile)

Allyl chloride : SH | Benzyl chloride : SH | 2o benzyl chloride : SH | 2o allyl chloride : SH (SN2′)

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