9. Alkenes and Alkynes
Zaitsev Rule
9PRACTICE PROBLEM
I) Draw the major stereoisomer formed in the E2 reaction of the following alkyl halide with the methoxide ion.
II) Would the product differ depending on whether the reactant was an (R) or (S) enantiomer?
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I) Draw the major stereoisomer formed in the E2 reaction of the following alkyl halide with the methoxide ion.
II) Would the product differ depending on whether the reactant was an (R) or (S) enantiomer?