Question:
What does the "2" in SN² signify? It signifies the word
Last updated: 7/28/2022
What does the "2" in SN² signify? It signifies the word bio-molecular. It signifies the rate dependence on the concentrations of both the nucleophile and the substrate. It signifies the fact that the reaction is always reversible (happens in 2 opposing directions). It signifies the fact that there are two species involved in the reaction: The nucleophile and the substrate.