Which of the Following Statements About the Mechanism of an E2

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the mechanism of an E2 reaction is not true?

• A)It is fastest with tertiary halides.
• B)It exhibits first-order kinetics.
• C)A better leaving group should make a faster reaction.
• D)All bonds are broken and formed in a single step.

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