When reacts with KOH in the presence of water (through S N ​2 reaction mechanism), then the stereochemistry…

When  reacts with KOH in the presence of water (through S_N​2 reaction mechanism), then the stereochemistry of product so formed will be -

1. R
2. S
3. Mixture of R and S
4. Partial S + racemic mixture 

Solution

In S_N2 inversion takes place. ^

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