From the Hammet equation data, it was observed that the nucleophilic substitution reaction of benzyl bromide and benzyl bromide with substituents at the ortho- and para-positions have shown a negative p value. Which of the following statements is/are True? A. The halide leaves before the nucleophile attacks the electrophilic site B. A concerted type of reaction has occurred. C. A decrease in electron density has occurred at the transition state D. An increase in electron density has occurred at the transition state E. A and C

From the Hammet equation data, it was observed that the nucleophilic substitution reaction of benzyl bromide and benzyl bromide with substituents at the ortho- and para-positions have shown a negative p value. Which of the following statements is/are True? A. The halide leaves before the nucleophile attacks the electrophilic site B. A concerted type of reaction has occurred. C. A decrease in electron density has occurred at the transition state D. An increase in electron density has occurred at the transition state E. A and C

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