E2 Reaction Rates with NaOEt and EtOH

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What is the role of NaOEt in the given reaction?

It acts as a base.

Why does the E2 reaction rate increase in the following order: F < Cl < Br < I?

Due to the increasing leaving group ability of the halogens.

What is the significance of the solvent EtOH in the given E2 reaction?

It provides a polar medium that facilitates the reaction.

Why is the E2 reaction rate of PhCH2CH2I significantly faster than PhCH2CH2Br?

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

What is the relationship between the leaving group ability of the halogens and the E2 reaction rate?

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

What is the trend in E2 reaction rates observed in the given substrates?

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

How does the reaction rate of PhCH2CH2Br compare to that of PhCH2CH2Cl?

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

What is the relative rate of the E2 reaction of PhCH2CH2I compared to PhCH2CH2Br?

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

What is the approximate percentage of the E2 reaction rate of PhCH2CH2Br compared to PhCH2CH2Cl?

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

What is the relative order of reactivity of the halogenated substrates in the E2 reaction?

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

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