Which statement is generally true regarding the nucleophilic acyl substitution m

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Which statement is generally true regarding the nucleophilic acyl substitution mechanism?

Protonation of the carbonyl oxygen is followed immediately by loss of the leaving group.

An SN2 (bimolecular nucleophilic substitution) reaction occurs.

Addition to the carbonyl by a nucleophile is followed by loss of the leaving group.

An SN1 (unimolecular nucleophilic substitution) reaction occurs.

Protonation of the carbonyl oxygen is followed immediately by loss of the leaving group.

An SN2 (bimolecular nucleophilic substitution) reaction occurs.

Addition to the carbonyl by a nucleophile is followed by loss of the leaving group.

An SN1 (unimolecular nucleophilic substitution) reaction occurs.

Explanation / Answer

An SN2 (bimolecular nucleophilic substitution) reaction occurs.

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