Elimination Reactions and Alkene Stability

What is the main type of reaction occurring between 2-bromopentane and sodium ethoxide in ethanol?

• Hydrolysis reaction

• Elimination reaction

• Addition reaction

• Substitution reaction

Which type of base is sodium ethoxide considered in the context of this reaction?

• Neutral base

• Acidic base

• Weak base

• Strong base

In an E2 reaction, what is the nature of the reaction mechanism?

• Nucleophilic

• Stepwise

• Radical

• Concerted

Which product is formed if the ethoxide ion removes the white hydrogen?

• 1-pentene

• 2-pentene

• 4-pentene

• 3-pentene

Why is 3-pentene not a possible product in this reaction?

• It is a byproduct

• It is too unstable

• It does not exist

• It is a minor product

Which alkene is considered the most stable product in this reaction?

• Cis-2-pentene

• Trans-2-pentene

• 1-pentene

• 3-pentene

What is the term for the less substituted alkene product?

• Anti-Markovnikov product

• Markovnikov product

• Hofmann product

• Zaitsev product

Which isomer is generally more stable, trans or cis?

• Neither is stable

• Both are equally stable

• Trans isomer

• Cis isomer

What is the major product when using a strong, unhindered base?

• Anti-Markovnikov product

• Markovnikov product

• Zaitsev product

• Hofmann product

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