Consider an E2 reaction between CH3CH2Br and KOC(CH3)3. What effect does each of the following changes have on the rate of elimination? (a) The base is changed to KOH. (b) The alkyl halide is changed to CH3CH2Cl.

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Consider an E2 reaction between CH3CH2Br and KOC(CH3)3. What effect does each of the following changes have on the rate of elimination? (a) The base is changed to KOH. (b) The alkyl halide is changed to CH3CH2Cl.

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