Sn2/Sn1/E2/E1 Reaction Trends Flashcards
0
Q
1* RX
Good nucleophile
A
Sn2
1
Q
CH3X
A
Only Sn2 possible
2
Q
1* RX
Poor nucleophile/strong base
A
E2
3
Q
1* RX
Allylic or benzylic
A
E1/Sn1
4
Q
2* RX
Good nucleophile/ weak base
A
Sn2
5
Q
2* RX
Good nucleophile/ strong base
A
E2/Sn2
6
Q
2* RX
Poor nucleophile/strong base
A
E2 only
7
Q
2* RX
Poor nucleophile/weak base
A
E1/Sn1
8
Q
3* RX
What does not happen?
A
Sn2
9
Q
3* RX
Any reasonable base
A
E2
10
Q
3* RX
Poor nucleophile/weak base
A
E1/Sn1