Elimination reactions Flashcards
1
Q
When does an elimination reaction occur?
A
When you warm a halogenoalkane with hydroxide ions dissolved in ethanol instead of water
2
Q
What is produced from an elimination reaction?
A
Alkene
3
Q
What conditions are required for an elimination reaction?
A
- Warm with hydroxide ions dissolved in ethanol
- Under reflux
4
Q
What does the OH- act as in both nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions?
A
Nucleophilic substitution - Nucleophile
Elimination - Base
5
Q
What does the OH- do in an elimination reaction?
A
accepts away the H from the molecule and forms water
