What Factors Affect the Rate of Elimination Reactions?
Several factors influence the rate of elimination reactions:
Substrate Structure: Tertiary substrates favor E1 reactions due to the stability of the formed carbocation, while primary and secondary substrates are more suited for E2 reactions. Leaving Group: A good leaving group that can stabilize the negative charge increases the rate of elimination reactions. Solvent: Protic solvents can stabilize carbocations and are thus favorable for E1 reactions, whereas aprotic solvents are more suitable for E2 reactions. Temperature: Higher temperatures generally favor elimination reactions over substitution reactions.
