How To Simplify Substitution And Elimination
These two reactions seem to take up a lot of space in your organic chemistry textbook. Solvents, substitution patterns, leaving group….whew! Look – I get it…I’ve been there. However, I …
Is Your Molecule Set up For An E2 Elimination?
Here is your organic chemistry reaction question for today- E2 elimination Alright my good friends…let’s take a look at the following example: And what do you think the answer will …
How to Determine ALL Products From an E1 Reaction
The Key Is The The Carbocation I had a student ask if I could make up an E1 question that incorporates many different products. Well, here it is… Since we know …
How to Decide Between Elimination or Substitution
What to do if deciding between the “2” mechanisms A simple tip… Start thinking about substitution and eliminations reactions as what I call the “1’s” and the “2’s”. This will help …