Elimination (E1) of alkyl halides to form alkenes
Description: Alkyl halides that can readily form carbocations will undergo elimination to form alkenes.
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Hi James,
I need to write the mechanism for the conversion of iodocyclohexane to dibromocyclohexane.
I think I need to first write an E1 reaction to convert from iodocylcohexane to cyclohexene. Then, use Br2 in chloroform to convert from cyclohexene to dibromocyclohexane.
Is that correct?
Naomi
It’s generally easier to get an E2 to occur, by using a strong base. But your general plan is correct.