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Chapter 5 Structure and preparation of Alkenes. Elimination Reactions

5.1 Alkene Nomenclature
Ethylene
5.2 Structure and Bonding in Alkenes
5.3 Isomerism in Alkenes
5.4 Naming Stereoisomeric Alkenes by the E-Z Notational System

5.5 Physical Properties of Alkenes
5.6 Relative Stabilities of Alkenes
5.7 Sources of Strain in Cycloalkenes

5.8 Preparation of Alkenes: Elimination Reactions
5.9 Dehydration of Alcohols
5.10 Regioselectivity in Alcohol Dehydration: The Zaitsev Rule
5.11 Stereoselectivity in Alcohol Dehydration
5.12 The Mechanism of Acid-Catalyzed Dehydration of Alcohols
5.13 Rearrangements in Alcohol Dehydration

5.14 Dehydrohalogenation of Alkyl Halides
5.15 Mechanism of the Dehydrohalogenation of Alkyl Halides: The E2 Mechanism
5.16 Anti Elimination in E2 Reactions: Stereoelectronic Effects
5.17 A Different Mechanism for Alkyl Halide Elimination: The E1 Mechanism
5.18 Summary

Resources Outside of Columbia

General review of eliminations to produce alkenes: view LOCK HAVEN (Chapter 7) and ILLINOIS, URBANA,


Discussions of ELIMINATION REACTIONS, along with example problems are here. Take the quizzes and bring questions to class.

At this site is a summary table of SN1, SN2, E1, and E2 REACTIONS.

A review of ALKENE NOMENCLATURE is provided at this link.

Here are demonstrations of MARKOVNIKOV and ANTI-MARKOVNIKOV additions that are three dimensional and interactive. A downloadable movie showing MARKOVNIKOV additions is located here.

Here is an example of the SN2 REACTION. The example is in Chime. Select the space filling display for the best presentation. You can rotate the reacting system as the reaction proceeds to see how it going!

For a nice overview of SUBSTITUTION AND ELIMINATION mechanism try this site.