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Examine the following statements pertaining to an \[S{{N}^{2}}\] reaction (1) The rate of reaction is independent of the concentration of the nucleophile (2) The nucleophile attacks the \[{{C}^{-}}\] atom on the side of the molecule opposite to the group being displaced (3) The reaction proceeds with simultaneous bond formation and bond rupture/cleavage Amongst the following which of the above were true [NCERT 1982]

A) 1, 2

B) 1, 3

C) 1, 2, 3

D) 2, 3