Organic Chemistry (6th Edition)
Organic Chemistry (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781260119107
Author: Janice Gorzynski Smith
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
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Chapter 8.4, Problem 10P
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation: The given alkyl halides are to be ranked in order of increasing reactivity in an E2 reaction

Concept introduction: The rate of E2 reaction depends on the halide being used. A halide in which carbon attached to the leaving group has more number of alkyl groups is usually preferred.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:The given alkyl halides are to be ranked in order of increasing reactivity in an E2 reaction.

Concept introduction:The rate of E2 reaction depends on the halide being used. A halide in which carbon attached to the leaving group has more number of alkyl groups is usually preferred.

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