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What reaction does 2-methyl-2-butanol undergo to create alkenes? |
E1 using H2SO4 (sulfuric acid) |
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What reaction does 2-chloro-2-methylbutane? |
E2 using KOH (potassium hydroxide) |
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How does 2-methyl-2-butanol get converted to 2-chloro-2-methylbutane? |
Using the SN1 mechanism and HCl |
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What is the E1 reaction centered around? |
The dehydration of alcohols |
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What is the E2 reaction centered around? |
The dehydrohalogenation of alkyl halides |
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Is there a carbocation formation in the E1 reaction? |
Yes |
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Is the E2 reaction a one step, concerted reaction? |
Yes |
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What are the 3 factors that favor elimination? |
1. Strong bases 2. Steric hinderance around the alpha carbon 3. High temperatures |
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What is regioselectivity? |
A preferential reaction at one site over another |
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When is a reaction classified as regioselective? |
When a reaction can proceed in more than 1 direction, but 1 direction dominates in terms of reactivity |
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What is Zaitsev's rule? |
Major produce is the one formed by loss of H from the beta carbon having the fewest # of hydrogens |
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What are two exceptions to the Zaitsev's rule? |
1. Steric factors 2. Stereoelectronic factors |
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Why is the Baeyer test used in this experiment? |
To check oxidation of double bond |
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Why is the bromine test used in this lab experiment? |
To check for addition across double bond |
