E1 and E2 Reactions - Crash Course Organic Chemistry

The video introduces organic chemistry, focusing on elimination reactions, including dehydration of ethanol. It explains substitution reactions, nucleophilicity, and basicity, and details E1 and E2 mechanisms. Zaitsev's rule is discussed with examples, and the video concludes with practice problems to reinforce learning.

Discuss the role of carbocations in elimination reactions.

How do acids contribute to elimination reactions?

What factors influence whether a reaction will proceed via E1 or E2 mechanisms?

What is the importance of the antiperiplanar arrangement in E2 reactions?