Explain what this indicates about the mechanism of attack


When (S)-2-bromooctane reacts with HO- in a mixture of ethanol and water, only (R)-2-Octanol is produced.

1. Illustrate stereo presentations for both (R)-2-Octanol and (S)-2-bromooctane.

2. Explain what this indicates about the mechanism of attack by the nucleophile in this reaction

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