Which of the Following Best Describes an E2 Reaction Mechanism

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an E2 reaction mechanism?

• A)The leaving group leaves,resulting in a carbocation,following by deprotonation of the â hydrogen and formation of a ð bond.
• B)The â hydrogen is deprotonated,resulting in a carbocation,followed by loss of the leaving group and formation of a ð bond.
• C)The â hydrogen is deprotonated and the leaving group leaves simultaneously,leading to the formation of a ð bond.
• D)The â hydrogen is deprotonated,resulting in a carboanion,followed by loss of the leaving group and formation of a ð bond.

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