E1 vs. E2 elimination reactions

E1 vs. E2 Elimination Reactions

S. No.	E1 elimination Reaction	E2 elimination Reaction
1.	Unimolecular (Rate of reaction depends on one molecule that is alkyl halide)	Bimolecular (Rate of reaction depends on two molecules that is alkyl halide and base)
2.	First order of reaction	Second order of reaction
3.	Two step reaction	One step reaction
4.	Involves weak base like n-BuOH	Involves strong base like C₂H₅O^–
5.	Rearrangement of intermediate carbocation possible	Rearrangement of carbocation is not possible (Single step reaction)
6.	Order of alkyl halide reactivity 3^o>2^o>1^o	Order of alkyl halide reactivity 3^o>2^o>1^o7
7.	Specific stereochemistry not required	Leaving group must be anti to hydrogen removed

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