Friday, October 10, 2014

S N 1 substitution and E1 elimination frequently compete in the same reaction.

SN1 substitution and E1 elimination frequently compete in the same reaction.

(a) Propose a mechanism and predict the products for the solvolysis of 1-bromo-1-methylcyclopentane in ethanol.

(b) Compare the function of the solvent (ethanol) in the E1 and SN1 reactions.

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