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Choosing SN1 SN2 E1 E2 Reaction Mechanism

November 11, 2016 By Leah4sci 4 Comments

I challenge you with a difficult synthesis problem Propose a reasonable mechanism for the following with all intermediates and formal chargesThis video provides a step by step walk through of a difficult SN1 SN2 E1 E2 mechanism when given a product.

This question comes from a student's practice exam where over 100 students failed to get full credit.

You can learn how to ace questions like this by paying attention to the LOGIC more than just the individual steps!

(Watch on YouTube. Click cc on bottom right to view video transcription.)

Links & Resources Mentioned In This Video:

  • Carbocation Tutorial

Need help with SN1 SN2 E1 E2 Reactions? Click HERE for the entire series.

Ready to test your substitution/elimination skills? Try my FREE SN1 SN2 E1 E2 Practice Quiz.

Filed Under: SN1 SN2 E1 E2 Reactions Tagged With: sn1 mechanism, SN1 SN2 E1 E2, substitution elimination

Comments

  1. Monique says

    November 16, 2017 at 9:15 pm

    Where are the notes for this video?

    Reply
  2. Gp says

    April 2, 2017 at 2:12 am

    Great videos Leah

    Reply
  3. Shabir Hussain Baig says

    November 26, 2016 at 10:08 am

    Great work by u… I m highly benefitted in understanding d concept of organic chemistry…… Particularly stereo chemistry… Love and regards

    Reply
    • Leah4sci says

      November 28, 2016 at 8:05 pm

      Thanks Shabir

      Reply

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