The E2 Reaction and Cyclohexane Rings
Last time we compared the E1 and E2 reactions and mentioned one of the key differences was the stereochemistry of the E2 reaction. Remember that
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Bulky Bases in Elimination Reactions
We’ve recently talked about Zaitsev’s rule in elimination reactions, and how the transition state leading to the more substituted alkene is lower in energy. The
Read moreComparing the E1 and SN1 Reactions
Imagine you’re starting with the alcohol on the left and you’d like to get to the alkene on the right. What bonds are formed and
Read moreIntroduction to Elimination Reactions
As part 4 of the most important reactions you learn in org 1, (acid-base, substitution, and addition) here’s an introduction to the elimination reaction. This
Read moreLevels of Mastery
Here’s an idea I’ve been playing with: levels of mastery. Growing up with video games, it’s an idea that is intuitively familiar, but not often
Read moreTrapped in SN1/SN2/E1/E2 Hell? Start Here
It’s that time of year when everyone starts making jokes about the backside attack. Here’s a few resources to check out: An SN1/SN2/E1/E2 summary sheet
Read moreTwo Midterm Problems I Like
In freshman year I remember being aghast at some of the exam questions my dorm-mates got in their engineering physics classes. They typically had some hideous
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