When leaving group is same as nucleophile in SN 2 mechanism, does inversion in configuration take place Explain - Chemistry - Hydrocarbons

Question

When leaving group is same as nucleophile in SN 2 mechanism, does
inversion in configuration take place ? Explain in detail how and
why ?

Megha Sharma · Accepted Answer

Dear student,
The inversion will take place in any condition whether the
nucleophile and leaving group is same or not
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When leaving group is same as nucleophile in SN 2 mechanism, does inversion in configuration take place ? Explain in detail how and why ?