The S_N2 Reaction

The following animation shows the reaction between methylthiolate and (S)-2-bromobutane:

CH₃S^(–) + CH₃CHBrCH₂CH₃ ^___> CH₃SCH(CH₃)CH₂CH₃ + Br^(–).
The sodium cation that accompanies the anions is not shown so as to keep the diagram simple.


	^{Spacefill Model} ^{Ball&Stick Model} ^{Stop Motion (on/off)}

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