Chemistry - Organic Chemistry - Reactions - Elimination reactions (E1 and E2) - Predict the Product
6 problems predicting SN/E competition. Q1: '2-bromopropane + NaOH (dilute, warm): major pathway?' A) SN2 B) E2 C) SN1 D) E1 (Answer: A - 2° with good nucleophile, moderate conditions). Q2: '2-bromo-2-methylpropane + NaOH (conc., hot): major pathway?' A) SN2 B) E2 C) SN1 D) E1 (Answer: B - 3° substr