1) 2-methylbutan-1-ol is heated with an excess of concentrated sulphuric acid (H2SO4) in order to cause an elimination reaction.
a) Write an overall equation (using condensed formula) for this elimination reaction and name the reactants and products as part of the equation
b) Draw the product of this reaction in displayed formula.
c) Provide a ‘curly arrow’ mechanism (in displayed formula) for
the formation of the product supported with an explanation.
H3C-CH2-CH(CH3)-CH2OH + H2SO4 ==> H3C-CH2-C(CH3)=CH2
2-methylbutan-1-ol + concn H2SO4 ==> 2-methylbut-1-ene + water
Can't draw structures on this site; therefore, you're on your own for parts b and c.
b) Draw the product of this reaction in displayed formula.
c) Provide a ‘curly arrow’ mechanism (in displayed formula) for
the formation of the product supported with an explanation.