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Consider the following reaction NaOEt EtOH a) Identify the mechanism(s) by which the reaction will occur....


Consider the following reaction 

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NaOEt 

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EtOH 

a) Identify the mechanism(s) by which the reaction will occur. If there is more than one mechanism that can operate, identify the mechanism that will predominate. Explain your reasoning clearly. 

b) Predict all possible product(s) that will be formed and identify them as major and minor products.

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Solution:

A) The mechanism and three products are given below.

B) Elimination produces major product due to stability of transitiin state, while substitution produces minor product.

Naott EXOH + (mator) OEF Mechanismu. Poducts are formed (minov) due to two mechanism. 1) Elimination - E Elunmation & substit

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