For each problem, we need to refer to the Big Daddy Flowchart
For a: NaOEt → Na+ + EtO—
Q1: negatively-charged
Q2: not bulky
Q3: 3° leaving group
Q4: base (oxide, RO—)
Reaction: E2, Zaitsev as major product
Identify the major and minor product(s) of the following reaction:
If there is more than one minor product, be sure to draw all of them.
Identify the major and minor product(s) of the following reaction:
If there is more than one minor product, be sure to draw all of them.
Identify the major and minor product(s) of the following reaction:
If there is more than one minor product, be sure to draw all of them.
Identify the major and minor product(s) of the following reaction:
If there is more than one minor product, be sure to draw all of them.
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