Which of the following statements about the mechanism of an E2 reaction is true?
A)All bonds are broken and formed in multiple steps.
B)The reaction is not concerted.
C)Entropy favors the reactants of an E2 reaction.
D)Entropy favors the products of an E2 reaction.

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E2 reactions are concerted processes where the breaking of the C-H bond and the formation of the double bond occur simultaneously, leading to an increase in entropy as the products are typically less ordered than the reactants, favoring the formation of products from an entropy perspective.

Which of the Following Statements About the Mechanism of an E2