Nucleophilic Substitution vs. Elimination Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry

Medium Organic Chemistry Nucleophilic Substitution And Elimination Reactions

In a laboratory experiment, a chemist is investigating the reaction between 2-chloropropane and sodium hydroxide (NaOH). The reaction is performed under conditions favoring an elimination mechanism (E2). During the reaction, the chemist observes that the primary product formed is propene. Which of the following statements best describes the reaction mechanism occurring in this scenario?

The reaction undergoes an SN2 mechanism due to the presence of a strong base.

The reaction proceeds via an E1 mechanism resulting in a more stable carbocation leading to elimination.

The reaction is an E2 mechanism where a base abstracts a proton while the leaving group departs in a concerted step.

The reaction follows an SN1 mechanism where the leaving group departs first, forming a carbocation.

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