Table of Contents
The Structure and Synthesis of Alkenes
Alkenes:
Elements of Unsaturation
Examples:
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Elements of Unsaturation with Heteroatoms
Nomenclature of Alkenes
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Cis/Trans Nomenclature
E/Z Nomenclature
Commercial Uses of Alkanes
Alkene Stability
Cycloalkene Stability
Bredt’s Rule
Polarity
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Synthesis of Alkenes by Elimination Reactions
Use of a Bulky Base
Examples of Strong Bulky Bases
Example:
Formation of the Hofmann Product
Example:
Dehydrohalogenation by the E1 Mechanism
Example:
Dehalogenation of Vicinal Dibromides
Dehydration of Alcohols
Summary of Synthesis of Alkenes
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