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If 2-fluoropentane were to undergo an E1 reaction, would
Chapter 10, Problem 6P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 6P
If 2-fluoropentane were to undergo an E1 reaction, would you expect the major product to be the more stable alkene or the less stable alkene? Explain your answer.
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QUESTION:
Problem 6P
If 2-fluoropentane were to undergo an E1 reaction, would you expect the major product to be the more stable alkene or the less stable alkene? Explain your answer.
ANSWER:
Solution 6P
Step 1 of 2
Alkyl fluorides undergo elimination reaction to form less substituted product.
2-fluoropentane undergoes elimination reaction in presence of methanol, to form least stable pent-1-ene.
The reaction is as follows: