This video demonstrates the use of the electron pushing formalization to represent the reaction mechanism for an SN2 reaction (bimolecular nucleophilic substitution). Follow along by sketching the reaction, pausing the video as needed.
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Suggested Citation:
McCollum, B. (2024). Sₙ2 Reactions . Organic Chemistry I. Thompson Rivers University Open Press. Retrieved July 2025, from https://organicchemistry1.trubox.ca/2024/03/14/sn2-reactions/
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