Organic Question

[sfoksn]

What type of reaction mechanism will be favored if the intermediate is very stable?

a. E2
b. E1
c. Sn2
d. Sn1
e. TSA

Please post your answer and explanation why you think that.

I will post answer soon!

thanks.

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[predentgal]

I would say Sn1 because it has a carbocation intermediate, and forming the moe stable carbocation intermediate will make the reaction go faster. Am i right?

 

[sfoksn]

i thought so too, but the answer is E1..

Can anyone explain?

 

[ddsjc2014]

I think the solution is wrong. At least both E1 and Sn1 are correct.

 

[JBarr29]

I think the solution is wrong. At least both E1 and Sn1 are correct.

agreed

 

[sfoksn]

but i learned in my orgo class that substitutions are favored more over the elimination, so would Sn1 be better choice if there has to be only 1 answer?