E1 vs. E2

Table of Contents For E1 reaction For E2 reaction The Zaitsev Rule With E1 and E2 mechanisms we have already met, but let’s compare them now. Both are elimination reactions. When alkyl halides react…

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Diels-Alder reaction

Table of Contents Stereochemistry of the dienophile Stereochemistry of diene Endo rule When “endo” and “exo” products are possible, the “endo” product is preferred In Diels-Alder reaction (or Diels-Alder cycloaddition),…

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