Module 8: Dehydration of Alcohols Flashcards by Lucky Cat | Brainscape

Q

What is needed in dehydration reactions?

A

Good leaving group
* Tosylation may be needed

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Q

What methods are there to dehydrate?

A

Strong Acid and Heat
Bulky Base

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Q

Strong acid and heat

A

Only on tertiary alcohols
E1 mechanism

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Bulky Base

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E2 mechanism

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