6. The Newman projection and an equivalent 3D projection for an alkyl bromide is shown below. Under E2 conditions, there is only one major alkene product. Ph H3C H H3C. H H Br CH₂CH3 = Ph. H Br E2 conditions major product a. In 1-2 sentences, explain why only one constitutional isomer (regioisomer) forms. b. Explain why only one stereoisomer is possible for this E2 reaction. In your explanation, draw the conformation of the alkyl bromide that reacts to form product.

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6.
The Newman projection and an equivalent 3D projection for an alkyl bromide is shown
below. Under E2 conditions, there is only one major alkene product.
Ph
H3C H
H3C.
H
H
Br
CH₂CH3
=
Ph.
H Br
E2 conditions
major product
a. In 1-2 sentences, explain why only one constitutional isomer (regioisomer) forms.
b. Explain why only one stereoisomer is possible for this E2 reaction. In your explanation,
draw the conformation of the alkyl bromide that reacts to form product.
Transcribed Image Text:6. The Newman projection and an equivalent 3D projection for an alkyl bromide is shown below. Under E2 conditions, there is only one major alkene product. Ph H3C H H3C. H H Br CH₂CH3 = Ph. H Br E2 conditions major product a. In 1-2 sentences, explain why only one constitutional isomer (regioisomer) forms. b. Explain why only one stereoisomer is possible for this E2 reaction. In your explanation, draw the conformation of the alkyl bromide that reacts to form product.
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