Stereochemistry of E1cb reaction?
Generally not stereospecific, but often leads to the most stable alkene (Zaitsev or Hofmann depending on conjugation). It goes via a carbanion intermediate.
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True or False: A molecule must have a chiral carbon to be chiral.
Under what condition is an allene ( ) chiral?
What prevents rotation in chiral Biphenyls (Atropisomerism)?
Why are simple chiral amines (like ) not optically active at room temperature?