The SN2 Reaction H H H-0:+ H-0-C-H + H H hydroxide iodomethane methanol iodide (nucleophile) (substrate) (product) (leaving group) The halogen atom on the alkyl halide is replaced with the (HO). Since the halogen is_ electronegative than carbon, the C-l bond and the iodide ion Chapter 6 7The SN2 Reaction • The halogen atom on the alkyl halide is replaced with the __________ (HO- ). • Since the halogen is ______ electronegative than carbon, the C—I bond _______ ____________ and the iodide ion _______. Chapter 6 7