E2 Reaction Rates with NaOEt and EtOH

It acts as a base.

Due to the increasing leaving group ability of the halogens.

It provides a polar medium that facilitates the reaction.

<p>Due to the better leaving group ability of iodide compared to bromide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An increase in leaving group ability correlates with an increase in E2 reaction rate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The trend in E2 reaction rates is F &lt; Cl &lt; Br &lt; I.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The reaction rate of PhCH2CH2Br is about 60 times faster than that of PhCH2CH2Cl.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The E2 reaction rate of PhCH2CH2I is about 6400 times faster than that of PhCH2CH2Br.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The E2 reaction rate of PhCH2CH2Br is approximately 60% of the rate of PhCH2CH2Cl.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The order of reactivity is I &gt; Br &gt; Cl &gt; F.</p> Signup and view all the answers