By considering both conformers of this material, can either undergo E2 elimination? Thank you :)

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By considering both conformers of this material, can either undergo E2 elimination? Thank you :)

 

ОН
ОН
CH3
Conformer-B
CH3
(More stable due to less energy)
Conformer- A
(Less stable due to axial strain)
Transcribed Image Text:ОН ОН CH3 Conformer-B CH3 (More stable due to less energy) Conformer- A (Less stable due to axial strain)
OH
.CH3
trans-1
conformer A
conformer B
Transcribed Image Text:OH .CH3 trans-1 conformer A conformer B
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