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Question

I) Draw the major stereoisomer formed in the E2 reaction of the following alkyl halide with the methoxide ion.
II) Would the product differ depending on whether the reactant was an (R) or (S) enantiomer?

Alkyl halide structure with chlorine for E2 reaction analysis.

Accepted Answer

Stereoisomer product from E2 reaction, R/S configuration does not affect outcome.

Answer

Major stereoisomer from E2 reaction with R/S configuration note.

Answer

Stereoisomer product from E2 reaction, R/S configuration does not affect outcome.

Answer

Stereoisomer product from E2 reaction, R/S configuration affects outcome.

I) Draw the major stereoisomer formed in the E2 reaction of the following alkyl halide with the methoxide ion.II) Would the product differ depending on whether the reactant was an (R) or (S) enantiomer?

I) Draw the major stereoisomer formed in the E2 reaction of the following alkyl halide with the methoxide ion.
II) Would the product differ depending on whether the reactant was an (R) or (S) enantiomer?