The product(s)for the following reaction would mainly be dictated by which mechanism?

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The product(s) for the given reaction would mainly be dictated by the E2 mechanism because a strong base (sodium ethoxide) is used in the presence of a primary halide. Both E1 and S_N1 involve the formation of a carbocation intermediate, which is not favored with primary halides. S_N2 is not applicable here because there is no leaving group on the alpha carbon to react with. Therefore, the only viable mechanism is E2, which leads to the formation of an alkene product (1-ethoxybut-1-ene).

The Product(s)for the Following Reaction Would Mainly Be Dictated by Which