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11.8 The E2 Reaction and the Deuterium Isotope Effect

The E2 reaction (for elimination, bimolecular) occurs when an alkyl halide is treated with a strong base, such as hydroxide ion or alkoxide ion (RO^{\text{–}}). It is the most commonly occurring pathw

1. The E2 reaction (for elimination, bimolecular) occurs when a

The E2 reaction (for elimination, bimolecular) occurs when a

2. Yet a third piece of mechanistic evidence involves the stere

Yet a third piece of mechanistic evidence involves the stere

3. You can think of E2 elimination reactions with periplanar ge

You can think of E2 elimination reactions with periplanar ge

4. Part 4

Part 4

5. Worked Example 11.4: Predicting the Double-Bond Stereochemistry of the Product i

Worked Example 11.4: Predicting the Double-Bond Stereochemistry of the Product i

6. Problem 11-17 What stereochemistry do you expect for the alk

Problem 11-17 What stereochemistry do you expect for the alk

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