Elimination Reactions

Question 1

What is an Elimination Reaction?

Answer 1

A process where two atoms are lost and a double-bond is formed.

Question 2

Elimination Reactions - Dehydration

Answer 2

• intramolecular removal of water (elimination reaction)

* a H and OH group are removed from adjacent carbons to yield an alkene acid (H+) and heat are required

Question 3

___ -> CH2 = C(CH3)2 + HBr

Answer 3

(CH3)3Br