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  • Assertion (A): Hydrolysis of (-)-2-bromooctane proceeds with inversion of configuration.

In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below each question:

(i) Assertion and reason both are correct and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
(ii) Assertion and reason both are wrong statements.
(iii) Assertion is correct but reason is wrong statement.
(iv) Assertion is wrong but reason is correct statement.
(v) Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation of assertion.

Assertion (A): Hydrolysis of (-)-2-bromooctane proceeds with inversion of configuration.

Reason (R): This reaction proceeds through the formation of a carbocation.

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 (iii) Here, S_N2 mechanism will be seen due to the hydrolysis of 2-bromooctane. As a result, the configuration will be inverted. Here no carbocation will be formed.

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