Dehydration of Alcohol Flashcards
1
Q
purpose
A
make alkene from ROH
2
Q
need?
A
ROH + mineral acid (H2SO4 / H3PO4)
heat 50-170º
3
Q
1º
A
1º needs high temp to push E2
170ºC
4
Q
2º
A
needs 100ºC to push E1
5
Q
3º
A
goes E1 easily with 50ºC
6
Q
2º & 3º
A
problems w/ rearrangement b/c E1