What is the major product of the reaction ?

What is the major product of the reaction ?

Solution

α - carbon is achiral, hence retention of configuration will be observed at chiral β - carbon.
Configuration by SN2 substitution changes at α , C atom but β , C atom is chiral so configuration to be retained at β , C atom.

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