Elimination reaction

Definition

In organic chemistry, an elimination reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two atoms or groups are removed from a molecule, resulting in the formation of a double or triple bond. Typically, this involves the loss of an HX (hydrogen and a halide, for example) from adjacent carbon atoms.

Related terms

Substitution Reaction:

A chemical reaction where one functional group in a chemical compound is replaced with another.

Alkene:

Hydrocarbons that contain at least one carbon-carbon double bond.

Dehydration Reaction:

A specific type of elimination reaction where water is removed from a molecule