3. Acids and Bases
Organic Chemistry Reactions
5PRACTICE PROBLEM
Identify whether the following reaction is an example of substitution, elimination, or neither. Recognize the nucleophiles and/or leaving groups involved in this reaction (if any).
a. CH3—CH(Br)—CH2(Br) + KI → CH3—CH=CH2 + IBr + KBr
Identify whether the following reaction is an example of substitution, elimination, or neither. Recognize the nucleophiles and/or leaving groups involved in this reaction (if any).
a. CH3—CH(Br)—CH2(Br) + KI → CH3—CH=CH2 + IBr + KBr