Question

What is an elimination reaction?

• A. A reaction that removes an atom(s) from a molecule
• B. A reaction that removes a double bond from a molecule
• C. A reaction that removes all charges from a molecule
• D. A reaction that completely removes a molecule (breaks it down into individual atoms)

Answer 1

The correct option is A A reaction that removes an atom(s) from a molecule

Elimination reaction is an organic chemical reactions in which a pair of atoms or groups of atoms are removed from a molecule, usually through the action of acids, bases, or metals and, in some cases, by heating to a high temperature in either a one- or two-step mechanism. The one-step mechanism is known as the E2 reaction and the two-step mechanism is known as the E1 reaction.