Why Does the E2 Mechanism Require an Antiperiplanar Relationship Between

question 41

Multiple Choice

Why does the E2 mechanism require an antiperiplanar relationship between the leaving group X and the â hydrogen?

• A)This conformation maximizes overlap between the C-H ó* orbital and the C-X ó orbital.
• B)This staggered conformation minimizes steric repulsion.
• C)This conformation maximizes overlap between the C-H ó orbital and the C-X ó* orbital.
• D)This conformation leads to the more substituted alkene.

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