% subject: chemistry
% type: mcq_sc
% has_diagram: true
% diagram_type: organic_structure

\item The major product of the following reaction is

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    \input{diagram}
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\begin{tasks}(2)
    \task \OptionA
    \task \OptionB \ans
    \task \OptionC
    \task \OptionD
\end{tasks}

\begin{solution}
\begin{align*}
\intertext{The given reaction involves an $\mathrm{S_N2}$ mechanism. The nucleophile $\ce{OH^-}$ attacks the carbon bearing the leaving group from the backside, resulting in inversion of configuration.}
\intertext{The substrate is a primary alkyl halide, which favours $\mathrm{S_N2}$ over $\mathrm{S_N1}$. The product is the corresponding alcohol with inverted stereochemistry.}
\intertext{Therefore, the correct option is (b).}
\end{align*}
\end{solution}
