The following reaction can proceed through both El and E2 mechanisms. The El rate constant kEI =
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The El rate constant kEI = 1.4 Ã 10-4s-1 and the E2 rate constant kE2 = 1.9 Ã 10-4 L mol-1 s-1; 0.02 M haloalkane.
(a) What is the predominant elimination mechanism with 0.5 M NaOCH3?
(b) What is the predominant elimination mechanism with 2.0 M NaOCH3?
(c) At what concentration of base does exactly 50% of the starting material react by an El route and 50% by an E2 pathway?
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Organic Chemistry structure and function
ISBN: 978-1429204941
6th edition
Authors: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore
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