Which statement or statements is/are true for an E1 reaction?
I. The rate limiting step of the reaction involves only the alkyl halide.
II. The rate limiting step of the reaction involves the alkyl halide and the base.
III. There is an intermediate carbocation.
IV. The order of reactivity is 1°2°3°.

Question

Which statement or statements is/are true for an E1 reaction?
I. The rate limiting step of the reaction involves only the alkyl halide.
II. The rate limiting step of the reaction involves the alkyl halide and the base.
III. There is an intermediate carbocation.
IV. The order of reactivity is 1°>2°>3°.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

I and III are true for an E1 reaction. The rate-limiting step involves only the alkyl halide as it forms a carbocation intermediate, and the order of reactivity is actually 3°>2°>1°, not 1°>2°>3° as stated in IV.

Which Statement or Statements Is/are True for an E1 Reaction