Which of the following is a characteristic of an E1 mechanism?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following is a characteristic of an E1 mechanism?
  1. It involves a concerted mechanism.
  2. It requires a strong base.
  3. It forms a carbocation intermediate.
  4. It occurs only with primary substrates.

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is a characteristic of an E1 mechanism?
  • Step 1: Understand that E1 is a type of elimination reaction in chemistry.
  • Step 2: Know that in an E1 mechanism, the reaction occurs in two main steps.
  • Step 3: The first step involves the breaking of a bond, leading to the formation of a carbocation (a positively charged ion).
  • Step 4: The second step involves the removal of a proton (H+) from a neighboring carbon, resulting in the formation of a double bond.
  • Step 5: Recognize that the formation of the carbocation intermediate is a key characteristic of the E1 mechanism.
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