There are two stereoisomers of 1-tert-butyl-4-chlorocyclohexane. One of these isomers reacts with sodium ethoxide in an E2

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There are two stereoisomers of 1-tert-butyl-4-chlorocyclohexane. One of these isomers reacts with sodium ethoxide in an E2 reaction that is 500 times faster than the reaction of the other isomer. Identify the isomer that reacts faster, and explain the difference in rate for these two isomers.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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