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 sodium methoxide.Which of the following would be true?

A) An S_N2 reaction would take place with inversion of configuration at the stereogenic center.
B) An S_N1 reaction would take place with retention of configuration at the stereogenic center.
C) An S_N1 reaction would take place with racemization of configuration at the stereogenic center.
D) An S_N1 reaction would take place,accompanied by an E1 reaction,affording a complex mixture of products.
E) An E2 reaction would take place,during which the stereogenic center is lost.