c. The following molecule will undergo E2 elimination even though it looks very similar to the cyclohexane derivative above. Predict the product of the reaction and explain the difference in E2 reactivities (why does it occur on the molecule below and not on the cyclohexane derivative?) Me Me Me OTS Me ''Et NAOMe

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Need help with part c.  The cyclohexane derivative shown below does not undergo E2 elimination. what do we do after we roate the bond roate the bond.

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Me
Me Me
OTS
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Me ''Et
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a. Complete the chair representation
of the substrate. You must show all
groups (including hydrogen atoms)
to receive credit.
b. Using your chair representation above, explain why E2 elimination does not occur.
c. The following molecule will undergo E2 elimination even though it looks very similar to
the cyclohexane derivative above. Predict the product of the reaction and explain the
difference in E2 reactivities (why does it occur on the molecule below and not on the
cyclohexane derivative?)
E2 conditions
no reaction
NaOMe
OTS
Transcribed Image Text:Me Me Me Me Me OTS OTS Me ''Et "Et a. Complete the chair representation of the substrate. You must show all groups (including hydrogen atoms) to receive credit. b. Using your chair representation above, explain why E2 elimination does not occur. c. The following molecule will undergo E2 elimination even though it looks very similar to the cyclohexane derivative above. Predict the product of the reaction and explain the difference in E2 reactivities (why does it occur on the molecule below and not on the cyclohexane derivative?) E2 conditions no reaction NaOMe OTS
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