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What is the transition state geometry in an SN2 reaction?
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A Planar (trigonal)
B Trigonal bipyramidal (pentacoordinate carbon)
C Tetrahedral
D Linear
Explanation

The SN2 transition state has a pentacoordinate carbon with the nucleophile and leaving group on opposite sides, forming a trigonal bipyramidal arrangement.

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