Choosing Between SN1/SN2/E1/E2 Mechanisms

This is it! This is what you've been freaking out about in class! How the hell do you choose the mechanism that's gonna happen? Is it SN2, SN1, E2, or E1? Woe is you, what will you do. Why not listen to Professor Dave? He's got the hottest chemistry tips in town. That cute boy or girl in class will be so impressed when you apply what you've learned here and have all the answers at the next lecture. Don't worry, I won't tell. But you should, I need the promo.

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[JacksonBenete]

How can 18 minutes of explanation be more helpful and clear than one entire semester of my teacher explanation?
Thanks for this lesson Dave.

[asshwinm]

I thought of killing my teachers but your videos spared their life.
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[Michi]

hey man, to be honest in this whole chapter organic chemistry, i have learned and understood more than in a whole semester of university :)
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[elsamors]

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"Because your father loves roses"

"Thanks mom"

"No problem, Professor Dave"

[dillonalderfer]

very simple explanations of how to narrow it down thinking like a student! Thanks professor dave, the cute girl in my class will be so impressed!.

P.S. good way to remember which temperature favors the substitutions or eliminations....if it is a low temperature and you are cold you would want to SUBSTITUTE your wardrobe for something better...if it is too hot and you will want to ELIMINATE clothing to cool off.

[britneytheweightliftinghip]

Math, chem, astronomy, Italian, bio, and anatomy among other things. You've got a helluva melon on your shoulders. Thank you so much for saving my grades, especially during a time when in-person classes aren't a thing!

[MedicFromTF_REAL]

I literally watched this video right before my organic chemistry exam and it saved my life, thank you Dave!!

[Gizzie]

A memory trick for the temperatures:

Think of "sub-zero temperatures" to remember that substitution occurs at cold temperatures

[magexcloudy]

My friend i dont know how to explain this to you, but you're the manliest man of science

[avantika]

Watching this after 9 years and i cannot believe how crisp and crystal clear youve made it gah damn

[vaibhavgupta]

twenty minutes and i am an expert in sn1 sn2 e1 e2
amazing
hats off to you
keep up the good work
thank you very

[eemanbintesaqib]

I can't even begin to tell you how much you have cleared up my concepts.thank you so much

[thetonecooks]

man this is so comfortable to watch. It´s like smoking pot but instead of smoking you study and instead of pot it´s chemistry.

[Siliziumwesen]

your videos are better to understand than the videos in native language (german). Thanks for your help!

[Gantics-Antics]

This video was the perfect thing for me to touch up on the night before my Organic test! Thankyou!!!

[mysweetestpotato]

I've watched several of these series now on YT, and I must say that this one has been the most helpful in understanding these mechanisms! Thank you, professor Dave! You rock!

[erikpunteveline]

This is good. To the point and not too long. A more challenging subject in chemistry, yet tackled in a pleasant setting. Keep up the good work.

[ayushyadav]

You are such a great teacher. I understood more in these 18 mins than in 3 hours lecture in my classes. Thank you so much!!!

[Yuchub]

i saw several videos about this  but yours was the easisest to understand, thanks!