Question

(2S,3R)-2-Bromo-3-phenylbutane undergoes an E2 elimination when treated with sodium ethoxide. Draw all possible Newman projections for the bond relevant for the elimination reaction, and use those Newman projections to explain the stereochemical outcome of the reaction. Draw the final product and provide its IUPAC name.

Answer 1

Answer: (2S,3S)-2-Bromo-3-phenylbutane will undergo E2 reaction and form trans product of elimination due to its thermodynamic stability

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