Is the transition state geometry for the SN2 reaction always trigonal bipyramidal?
so far all the questions regarding its transition state geometry have been like this.
SN2 Transition State geometry. [ENDORSED]
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Re: SN2 Transition State geometry. [ENDORSED]
Yes, the transition state must be TBP. If you look at the beginning and final product, you can see that it would only make sense for it to be TBP.
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