Chapter 11.SE, Problem 68AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The conclusion has to be given for the stereochemistry of eliminations in vinylic halides and the result has to be compared with the elimination of alkyl halides.

Concept introduction:

E2 elimination:

Alkyl halide forms an alkene from the abstraction of the proton from the β-carbon atom followed by elimination of the halogen in a single step.