Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the E2

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning the E2 reactions of alkyl fluorides?

• A)Alkyl fluorides react more readily in E2 reactions than do alkyl iodides.
• B)The transition state of this E2 reaction resembles a carbanion rather than an alkene.
• C)The C-F bond is the weakest carbon-halogen bond so S_N2 will always predominate over E2 in the reactions of alkyl fluorides.
• D)Alkyl fluorides react to form the most stable carbocation intermediate.
• E)Alkyl fluorides cannot adopt the proper stereochemical alignment for an E2 reaction to occur.

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