When treated with sodium iodide, a solution of (R)-2-iodooctane in acetone gradually loses all of its optical

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When treated with sodium iodide, a solution of (R)-2-iodooctane in acetone gradually loses all of its optical activity. Explain.
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Organic Chemistry A Short Course

ISBN: 978-1111425562

13th edition

Authors: Harold Hart, Christopher M. Hadad, Leslie E. Craine, David J. Hart

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