Q23P What is the major elimination pr... [FREE SOLUTION]

Chapter 9: Q23P (page 418)

What is the major elimination product obtained from an E2 reaction of each of the following alkyl halides with the hydroxide ion?

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a)CH₃CH=CHCH₃

d)CH₂=CHCH₂CH3

1. It is a two step reaction.

2. In this carbocation is formed.

3. In this negative ion will attack from the side where there is less number of bulkier groups.

4. As the carbocation intermediate is formed so the stability order 3掳 carbocation>2掳 carbocation>1掳 carbocation.

a) Here OH will attach on the place of chlorine but then OH and H from adjacent carbon will release and form double bond.

b) Here OH will attach on the place of chlorine but then OH and H from adjacent carbon will release and form double bond.

c) Here OH will attach on the place of chlorine but then OH and H from adjacent carbon will release and form double bond.

d) Here OH will attach on the place of flourine but then OH and H from adjacent carbon will release and form double bond.

e) Here OH will attach on the place of bromine but then OH and H from adjacent carbon will release and form double bond.

f) Here OH will attach on the place of fluorine but then OH and H from adjacent carbon will release and form double bond.

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