Which Mechanism Is Favored by the Reaction of a Secondary

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which mechanism is favored by the reaction of a secondary alkyl bromide with potassium t-butoxide?

• A) S_N1
• B) S_N2
• C) E1
• D) E1_CB
• E) E2

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