10.3 - Elimination Reactions
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Define elimination reaction.
💡 Hint: Think about what it means to remove atoms in a reaction.
What is Zaitsev's Rule?
💡 Hint: Consider which alkene results from the removal of hydrogen.
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What is an elimination reaction?
💡 Hint: Think about what is formed during this type of reaction.
Is Zaitsev's Rule relevant in elimination reactions?
💡 Hint: Does this rule help determine which products are favored?
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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.
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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