The Discovery-Oriented Approach to Organic Chemistry. 5. Stereochemistry of E2 Elimination: Elimination of cis- and trans-2-Methylcyclohexyl Tosylate

Marcus E. Cabay , Brad J. Ettlie , Adam J. Tuite , Kurt A. Welday and Ram S. Mohan
Department of Chemistry, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL 61701
J. Chem. Educ., 2001, 78 (1), p 79
DOI: 10.1021/ed078p79
Publication Date (Web): January 1, 2001

Abstract

The E2 elimination is one of the most important reactions in organic chemistry and is discussed in considerable detail in a sophomore organic course. We have developed a discovery-oriented lab that illustrates the stereochemistry of the E2 elimination reaction and is a good exercise in 1H NMR spectroscopy. The added element of discovery insures that student interest and enthusiasm are retained.

Keywords (Audience):

Second-Year Undergraduate

Keywords (Domain):

Organic Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Inquiry-Based / Discovery Learning

Keywords (Subject):

IR Spectroscopy

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