Hey I know you made this video awhile back, but I have a quick question: What happened to the H that was connected to your AcOH group? In your final answer it just kind of disappears. Thanks for your videos btw, you explain things well..
Idk if you’re still wondering or not, but I believe you are referring to the H connected to the O with the + charge. In this case, oxygen wants that neutral charge, so it gets rid of the easiest atom to drop: Hydrogen. Hope this helps.
There would be an E1 minor product, but I only drew the SN1 major products. If there was heat specified (which then makes reactions favor elimination) I would’ve shown the E1 product. However, if your instructor expects both major and minor to be predicted, definitely show both.
Why not E1 instead of SN1?
Hey I know you made this video awhile back, but I have a quick question: What happened to the H that was connected to your AcOH group? In your final answer it just kind of disappears. Thanks for your videos btw, you explain things well..
Idk if you’re still wondering or not, but I believe you are referring to the H connected to the O with the + charge. In this case, oxygen wants that neutral charge, so it gets rid of the easiest atom to drop: Hydrogen. Hope this helps.
@@christianwaronsky3813 thanks! 🙂
why wouldn't it also be e1
There would be an E1 minor product, but I only drew the SN1 major products. If there was heat specified (which then makes reactions favor elimination) I would’ve shown the E1 product. However, if your instructor expects both major and minor to be predicted, definitely show both.