When 1-Iodo-1-Methylcyclohexane Is Treated with NaOCH₂CH₃, the More Highly Substituted

question 5

Essay

When 1-iodo-1-methylcyclohexane is treated with NaOCH₂CH₃, the more highly substituted alkene product predominates. When KOC(CH₃)₃ is used instead, the less highly substituted alkene product predominates. Offer an explanation.

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