Which base, ammonia (NH 3 ) or triethylamine [(CH 3 CH 2 ) 3 N], would be a better choice for use in converting 1-chlorohexane to hex-1-ene? Explain briefly.

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Jacob Landry · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : Triethylamine. Amines can serve as both nucleophiles and as bases in reactions with alkyl halides. Increasing the steric bulk about the nitrogen diminishes the nucleophilicity while allowing the amine to continue to function effectively as a base.

Which base, ammonia (NH₃) or triethylamine [(CH₃CH₂)₃N], would be a better choice for use in converting 1-chlorohexane to hex-1-ene? Explain briefly.

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Which base, ammonia (NH3) or triethylamine [(CH3CH2)3N], would be a better choice for use in converting 1-chlorohexane to hex-1-ene? Explain briefly.

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Which base, ammonia (NH₃) or triethylamine [(CH₃CH₂)₃N], would be a better choice for use in converting 1-chlorohexane to hex-1-ene? Explain briefly.