Select the correct structure for the product for the following Sn2 reaction. CH;S Na* product ELOH H3C SCH3 SCH3 Na H,C II SCH3 II IV Select one: O a. II O b. IV Ос. II O d. I

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**Question:**  
Select the correct structure for the product for the following S<sub>N</sub>2 reaction.

**Reaction Diagram:**

- The starting compound is a cyclohexane ring with a chlorine atom (Cl) and a methyl group (CH<sub>3</sub>) attached to adjacent carbon atoms.
- The nucleophile is CH<sub>3</sub>S<sup>-</sup> Na<sup>+</sup> in an ethanol (EtOH) solvent. 
- The product is not shown.

**Options for Product Structures:**

1. **Structure I:**  
   - Cyclohexane ring
   - Two adjacent substituents: a methyl group (CH<sub>3</sub>) and a thiomethyl group (SCH<sub>3</sub>).

2. **Structure II:**  
   - Cyclohexane ring
   - Two adjacent substituents: a methyl group (CH<sub>3</sub>) and a thiomethyl group (SCH<sub>3</sub>).

3. **Structure III:**  
   - Cyclohexane ring
   - Two adjacent substituents: an ethyl group (H<sub>2</sub>C) and a chlorine atom (Cl).

4. **Structure IV:**  
   - Cyclohexane ring
   - Two adjacent substituents: a methyl group (CH<sub>3</sub>) and a sodium atom (Na).

**Selection Options:**

- a. **II**
- b. **IV**
- c. **III**
- d. **I**
Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** Select the correct structure for the product for the following S<sub>N</sub>2 reaction. **Reaction Diagram:** - The starting compound is a cyclohexane ring with a chlorine atom (Cl) and a methyl group (CH<sub>3</sub>) attached to adjacent carbon atoms. - The nucleophile is CH<sub>3</sub>S<sup>-</sup> Na<sup>+</sup> in an ethanol (EtOH) solvent. - The product is not shown. **Options for Product Structures:** 1. **Structure I:** - Cyclohexane ring - Two adjacent substituents: a methyl group (CH<sub>3</sub>) and a thiomethyl group (SCH<sub>3</sub>). 2. **Structure II:** - Cyclohexane ring - Two adjacent substituents: a methyl group (CH<sub>3</sub>) and a thiomethyl group (SCH<sub>3</sub>). 3. **Structure III:** - Cyclohexane ring - Two adjacent substituents: an ethyl group (H<sub>2</sub>C) and a chlorine atom (Cl). 4. **Structure IV:** - Cyclohexane ring - Two adjacent substituents: a methyl group (CH<sub>3</sub>) and a sodium atom (Na). **Selection Options:** - a. **II** - b. **IV** - c. **III** - d. **I**
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