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E2
Substitution & Elimination
E2: three arrows, one step.
A base, a beta-hydrogen, and a leaving group all move at once. Push all three arrows yourself.
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E2 — the written section
Builds on
Newman projections
Leaving groups
Brønsted acids/bases
SN2
Leads to
E1
Substrate & solvent effects
Hofmann elimination