Assertion: Hydrolysis of (–)-2-bromooctane proceeds with inversion of configuration. Reason: This reaction proceeds through the formation of a carbocation.

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Assertion is correct but reason is wrong statement. Explanation: Hydrolysis of 2-bromooctane follows SN2 mechanism hence inversion in configuration takes place. This reaction does not involve the formation of carbocation intermediate.

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