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Chapter 9: Q88P (page 453)

Which reactant in each of the following pairs undergoes an elimination reaction more rapidly? Explain your choice.

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  1. (CH3)3CBr

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Definition of elimination reaction

Elimination reaction often competes with substitution reactions. In this reaction, a substrate (typically an alkyl halide) eliminates one equivalent (unit) of acid to form an alkene. Two possible mechanisms are available for this elimination reaction –E1 and E2 mechanisms.

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a) (CH3)3CBr undergoes an elimination reaction more rapidly because Br-is a better leaving group than Cl-.

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This compound is the only one that undergoes E2 elimination reaction because the other compound does not have an axial hydrogen bonded to beta-carbon.

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