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This is an example of the first step of an E2 (bimolecular elimination) reaction
mechanism. Note the base-mediated deprotonation of the diester converting the
tert-butoxide anion to tert-butanol. For clarity, the anion was repositioned and
the bond was lengthened. Arrow pushing is illustrated below:
This is an example of the second step of an E2 (bimolecular elimination)
reaction mechanism. Note the displacement of the chloride anion is the
result of an anion present on an adjacent carbon atom. Arrow pushing is illustrated
below:
