17.2. The Kemp Elimination in Water: A Laboratory Experiment for Introductory Organic Chemistry

Authors:
  • CWCaitlin Williamson
    Caitlin Williamson
  • KMKenneth E. Maly
    Kenneth E. Maly

Abstract
You have probably learned about elimination reactions involving alkyl halides leading to the formation of alkenes. A typical example is shown in Scheme 17.2.1.