### Title: SN2 Reaction Transition State Identification#### Question:Which choice shows the transition state for the given SN2 reaction?#### Reaction Scheme:- **Reactants:** Bromomethane (Br—CH₂CH₃) + Sodium cyanide (NaCN)- **Products:** 2-Cyanopropane + Sodium bromide (NaBr)#### Options:- **I:** Shows a structure with Br and CN both bonded to a central carbon.- **II:** Displays a trigonal bipyramidal transition state with NC and CH₂CH₃ having partial negative charges (δ-) and Br having a partial positive charge (δ+). - **III:** Similar trigonal bipyramidal structure, but different geometric arrangement.- **IV:** Linear structure between CN and CH₂CH₃.#### Answer Choices:- ○ III- ○ II- ○ IV- ○ I#### Explanation:The SN2 reaction is characterized by the formation of a transition state where the nucleophile attacks the electrophile, leading to the simultaneous ejection of the leaving group. Look for the trigonal bipyramidal structure indicative of such a transition state.

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Which choice shows the transition state for the given SN, reaction? O III Oll CONV OI 1 ◆ NaCN CH₂ 8 NC---- H -Br CN CH₂ NC---- H NaBr H IV

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