Practice Elimination Reactions - 10.3 | Chapter 10: Organic Chemistry II (Reactions & Mechanisms) | IB Grade 12-Chemistry
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Question 1

Easy

Define elimination reaction.

💡 Hint: Think about what it means to remove atoms in a reaction.

Question 2

Easy

What is Zaitsev's Rule?

💡 Hint: Consider which alkene results from the removal of hydrogen.

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Question 1

What is an elimination reaction?

  • A reaction involving addition
  • A reaction leading to the formation of double/triple bonds
  • A substitution reaction

💡 Hint: Think about what is formed during this type of reaction.

Question 2

Is Zaitsev's Rule relevant in elimination reactions?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Does this rule help determine which products are favored?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If you have 2-bromo-3-methylpentane, what happens when it reacts with KOH in ethanol? Write the major product and explain your reasoning.

💡 Hint: Identify which hydrogen will be removed for optimal stability.

Question 2

Propose a mechanism for the dehydration of 2-pentanol and identify the role of the acid catalyst.

💡 Hint: Think about protonation one step before water is lost.

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