2. In an aqueous medium, compound 1 reacts with water undergoing both SN1 and E1 reactions. Draw the
structure of the organic product formed by the SN1 reaction. Draw the structure of the organic product
formed by the E1 reaction.
Br
SN1
E1
Ph
Ph
Me
1
Draw a reaction pathway / energy diagram for both processes, clearly indicating what they have in
common and where they differ. On your diagram indicate the location and draw the structure of any
transition state(s) and / or intermediate(s).
When the reaction is carried out at 100 °C, more of the elimination product is formed than when the
reaction is conducted at 20 °C. Explain this observation verbally to your group.