Question

Draw the major product that is obtained when (2S,3S)-2-Bromo-3-phenylbutane is treated with sodium ethoxide.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The mechanism of the reaction is shown in the diagram below. From the reaction, when (2S,3S)-2-Bromo-3-phenylbutane undergoes a reaction with sodium ethoxide (ETONa), the E2 elimination reaction is put into place. Here, the H and the leaving group are antiperiplanar to one another and the reaction mechanism proceeds to form an isomeric (E)-2-phenyl-2butane as the major product.