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Question

Determine the elimination products of the E2 reactions below. Can these products exist as stereoisomers?

i) (2R,3S)-2-bromo-3-ethylhexane + high concentration of CH₃O⁻

ii) (2R,3R)-2-bromo-3-ethylhexane + high concentration of CH₃O⁻

Accepted Answer

These products can exist as stereoisomers.

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Answer

These products cannot exist as stereoisomers.

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Answer

These products cannot exist as stereoisomers.

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Answer

These products can exist as stereoisomers.

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