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SN1 vs E1

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Why would the major be SN1 instead of E1?

Any detailed explanation, please.
Original post by Daniel Atieh
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Why would the major be SN1 instead of E1?

Any detailed explanation, please.


E1 requires strong base and ammonia is weak
Either way, the reaction would be appallingly slow; ammonia is a poor choice of base for E1, and the formation of the secondary carbenium will, in either case, be unfavourable.

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