Consider the Substitution Reaction That Takes Place When (R)-3-Bromo-3-Methylhexane Is

Multiple Choice

Consider the substitution reaction that takes place when (R) -3-bromo-3-methylhexane is treated with methanol.Which of the following would be true?

A) The reaction would take place only with inversion of configuration at the stereogenic center.
B) The reaction would take place only with retention of configuration at the stereogenic center.
C) The reaction would take place with racemization.
D) No reaction would take place.
E) The alkyl halide does not possess a stereogenic center.