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Use with caution. Rely on your knowledge of the four parameters (Substrate, Solvent, Nucleophile, and Leaving Group) to predict possible reactions that will occur.
Substrate
1O
Yes
2O
Allylic or Benzylic? No No SN2 Yes Strong Base No Yes
3O
No SN1 or E1
Nucleophile
Yes
Strong Base
No
SN 2
SN2 w/ some E2
E2
Solvent
Protic E2 Solvent Aprotic SN 2 Protic E2 Solvent Aprotic SN 2 Yes SN 1 Hydroxylic Solvent No
SN1 or E1