Elimination Reactions (E1 & E2)

E2 and E1 mechanisms, Zaitsev vs Hofmann products, and substitution vs elimination competition

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➡️ Elimination Reactions

Learn E2 (anti-periplanar, concerted) and E1 (carbocation intermediate) mechanisms. Understand Zaitsev's rule, Hofmann products with bulky bases, and the SN1/SN2/E1/E2 decision framework.

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$2$ mol of $H_2$ reacts with $1$ mol of $O_2$ . How many grams of water are produced? Which is the limiting reagent? ( $2H_2 + O_2 \to 2H_2O$ )

2Determine the limiting reagent

3Calculate moles of product

4Convert moles to grams

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