E1 Reaction Mechanism Quiz

In an E1 reaction, what primarily affects the rate of the reaction?

• The concentration of the base

• The temperature of the reaction

• The concentration of the substrate

• The solvent used in the reaction

What occurs in the second step of an E1 elimination mechanism?

• The base attacks the carbocation

• The base abstracts a proton from a beta carbon

• The base forms a bond with the leaving group

• The base rearranges the carbocation

Which type of substrate is most favorable for an E1 mechanism due to carbocation stability?

• A primary alkyl halide

• A secondary alkyl halide

• A methyl halide

• A tertiary alkyl halide

What does the 'E1' in E1 mechanism stand for?

• Bimolecular elimination reaction

• Unimolecular elimination reaction

• Unimolecular substitution reaction

• Bimolecular substitution reaction

What type of solvent is generally preferred for E1 reactions?

• Polar protic solvent

• Aprotic solvent

• Non-polar solvent

• Hydrophobic solvent