Chapter 5: 5.7 The E1 Reaction

Question 1

Describe:

E1 Reaction

Answer 1

Unimolecular
* One species is present in the rate equation

Question 2

State:

The etymology behind E1 Reactions

Answer 2

Elimination Unimolecular (1) Reactions)

Question 3

State:

The rate equation for E1 Reactions

Answer 3

Rate = k [substrate]

Question 4

Under what structural requirements do E1 reactions occur?

Answer 4

Occurs between a weak base (MeOH) and an electrophile with lots of steric hinderance ((CH3)3C-I)

Question 5

True or False:

A weak base is usually neutral

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Weak bases are commonly used as a solvent in what process?

Answer 6

Solvolysis

Question 7

Describe:

E1 Reaction mechanism

Answer 7

Happens in two steps via a carbocation intermediate

Question 8

True or False:

The carbocation intermediate in E1 reactions is not subject to rearrangement

Answer 8

False, it is subject to rearrangement

Question 9

Carbocation rearrangements leads to the formation of…

Answer 9

A mixture of products