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E1 and E2 reactions
« on: March 16, 2013, 04:01:03 AM »
Do E 1 and E2 reactions yield the same product always?

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Re: E1 and E2 reactions
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2013, 09:56:26 AM »
What is the difference between a Hoffman and Saytzev product? Can an SN1 reaction also give an E1 product and visa versa?
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Re: E1 and E2 reactions
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2013, 04:03:50 PM »
Excuse me. I was reeeeeeeeeallllllllllly sleepy when I asked this question .   Please ignore it completely :)

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