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Define elimination reaction.
Think about what it means to remove atoms in a reaction.
What is Zaitsev's Rule?
Consider which alkene results from the removal of hydrogen.
What is an elimination reaction?
Think about what is formed during this type of reaction.
Is Zaitsev's Rule relevant in elimination reactions?
Does this rule help determine which products are favored?
If you have 2-bromo-3-methylpentane, what happens when it reacts with KOH in ethanol? Write the major product and explain your reasoning.
Identify which hydrogen will be removed for optimal stability.
Propose a mechanism for the dehydration of 2-pentanol and identify the role of the acid catalyst.
Think about protonation one step before water is lost.
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