Chapter 8.10, Problem 36ATS

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Efficient method should be predicted from the given elimination reaction that can produce 3,3-dimethylcyclohexene.

Concept introduction:

• Elimination reaction: In elimination reaction, two substituents are removed from the substrate to give the product in presence of base.
• E1 elimination process: E1 process follows step-wise mechanism.
• E2 elimination follows concerted way mechanism.
• Elimination of compound in presence of bulky base leads to less substituted alkene, in presence of strong base (not bulky) leads to more substituted alkene.
• Dehydration and dehydro halogenation process takes place in presence of acid then gentle heat applied to the substrate.