In a competitive reaction between substitution and elimination, a chemist increases the concentration of a bulky base. Which organic product becomes dominant?
Q1. In a competitive reaction between substitution and elimination, a chemist increases the concentration of a bulky base. Which organic product becomes dominant?
Answer: Alkene
Explanation: Bulky bases and high temperatures favor elimination (E2) over substitution. Alcohol is tempting but is the product of substitution, not elimination.