When 2-bromo-2,3-dimethylbutane reacts with a base under E2 conditions, two alkenes (2,3-dimethyl-1-butene and 2,3-dimethyl- 2-butene) are formed.

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When 2-bromo-2,3-dimethylbutane reacts with a base under E2 conditions, two alkenes (2,3-dimethyl-1-butene and 2,3-dimethyl- 2-butene) are formed.
a. Which of the bases shown would give the highest percentage of the 1-alkene?
b. Which would give the highest percentage of the 2-alkene?
When 2-bromo-2,3-dimethylbutane reacts with a base under E2 conditions, two
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0131407480

4th edition

Authors: Paula Yurkanis Bruice

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