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In each of the following cases draw the structure of an
Chapter 8, Problem 8.67(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
In each of the following cases draw the structure of an alkyl halide that will undergo an E2 elimination to yield only the indicated alkene: (a) ? E2 (b) ? E2 (c) ? E2 (d) ? E2
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QUESTION:
In each of the following cases draw the structure of an alkyl halide that will undergo an E2 elimination to yield only the indicated alkene: (a) ? E2 (b) ? E2 (c) ? E2 (d) ? E2
ANSWER:Step 1 of 4
(a) The leaving group (LG) can be attached to either of the alkenyl C atoms. If the LG is
attached to the tertiary center, the two C? positions are equivalent, giving only one product.