In the alkene below, why is HB more easily abstracted by a halogen atom than HẠ ? НА HB A. Abstraction of HB forms a carbocation, while abstraction of HA forms an carbanion. B. Abstraction of HB produces a more stable free radical. C. Hg is abstracted as a stable H* ion, but Ha is not. D. Abstraction of HB involves less steric hindrance.

Can someone draw the arrows for this reaction so I can understand how the product was formed? I'm having trouble understanding that aspect of the Diels-Alder reaction.

Compare the cis and trans isomers of 1-bromo-4-tert-butylcyclohexane upon reaction with sodium ethoxide in ethanol. Select all answers that apply. The reaction is first order in substrate and first order in ethoxide. a. The product is an alkene. b. The cis isomer reacts more rapidly. C. The reaction occurs in two distinct steps. d. The product is racemic. е.

13. Which of the following alkyl halides will afford the product below as the major product in an E2 reaction? A. I B. II C. III D. IV CI || CI G₁ III J... IV

What alkenes are formed from each alkyl halide by an E2 reaction? Label the major and minor products Hint: Remember Zaitsev's rule! a. Br b. Br C.