Question

Which of the following statement regarding the E1 mechanism is wrong .

1) Reaction by the E1 mechanism are unimolecular in the rate determining step

2) Reaction by the E1 mechanism are generally first order

3) Reaction by the E1 mechanism usually occur in one step

4) Reaction by the E1 mechanism are multistep reaction​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer

E1 reaction mechanism occurs in two steps:

In the first step loss of leaving group takes place, it is a slow step in which carbocation forms which can further be rearranged to gain more stability.

In second step base attacks to the neighboring hydrogen forcing the electrons to form a double bond.

Answer 2

Answer:

E1 reaction mechanism occurs in two steps:

In the first step loss of leaving group takes place, it is a slow step in which carbocation forms which can further be rearranged to gain more stability.

In second step base attacks to the neighboring hydrogen forcing the electrons to form a double bond.