Predict the two most likely mechanisms for the reaction of 2-iodohexane with sodium ethoxide. A)S_N2 and S_N1 B)E1 and E2 C)S_N2 and E2 D)E1 and S_N1 E)E2 and S_N1

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The reaction of 2-iodohexane with sodium ethoxide is likely to proceed via SN2 and E2 mechanisms. SN2 because 2-iodohexane is a primary alkyl halide which favors backside attack, and E2 because sodium ethoxide is a strong base, favoring elimination.

Predict the Two Most Likely Mechanisms for the Reaction of 2-Iodohexane