Name Score Attempt all questions 1 2 points Which of the fol

Name Score Attempt all questions. 1. (2 points) Which of the following substrates is less likely undergo elimination in EtOH via an E2 -mechanism? Br (C) Br

Solution

tertiary carbocation is more stable than secondary carbocation.

tertiary alkyl halide is more suceptible to E1 mechanism but less susceptible to E2 meachanism because of steric crowding.

option A have primary alkyl halide. option B and D are secondary alkyl halides.

option C is tertiary alkyl halide.

hence option C is the answer.