10.3.3 - Elimination Reactions (E1, E2)
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Practice Questions
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Define the E1 mechanism.
💡 Hint: Think of the steps involved.
What is the rate law for E2?
💡 Hint: Consider what factors influence the reaction rate.
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What is the primary difference between E1 and E2 mechanisms?
💡 Hint: Focus on the sequence of events in each mechanism.
True or False: The E2 reaction mechanism requires a strong base.
💡 Hint: Consider what role the base plays in the reaction.
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Given a secondary alcohol, outline a complete mechanism for its dehydration to form an alkene. Include which pathway is favored.
💡 Hint: Remember the steps and what conditions facilitate the reaction.
Propose the products and mechanisms when 2-bromohexane is treated with a strong, bulky base like tert-butoxide.
💡 Hint: Consider what effects the base's strength and steric factors have on the elimination process.
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