Answer:
Repeated SN2 reactions occur leading to the formation of a racemic mixture
Explanation:
S-2-iodooctane is a chiral alkyl halide with an asymmetric carbon atom. The presence of an asymmetric carbon atom implies that it can rotate plane polarized light and thus lead to optical isomerism. The two configurations of the compound are R/S according to the Cahn-Prelong-Ingold system.
However, when S-2-iodooctane is treated with sodium iodide in acetone, repeated SN2 reactions occur since the iodide ion is both a good nucleophile and a good leaving group. Hence a racemic modification is formed in the system with time hence we end up with (±)- Iodooctane.
H^+(aq) + OH^-(aq) ---> H2O(l)
<span>Na^+ and ClO4^- are the spectator ions.</span>
Answer:
The correct answer is : No, because there are 4 hydrogen atoms on the reactants side and 2 on the products side.
Explanation:

The given reaction equation is not balanced because:
- Number of hydrogen atoms on both sides are not equal that is 4 on reactants side and 2 on products side.
- Number of oxygen atoms on both sides are not equal that is 3 on reactants side and 2 on products side.
In a balanced chemical equation number of atoms of each elements are equal on both sides.
So, the balanced chemical equation will be:
