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conformation with higher energy. The reaction mechanism involving staggered conformation is more favorable for E2 reactions (unlike E1 reactions).
* E2 typically uses a strong base. It must be strong enough to remove a weakly acidic hydrogen.
* In order for the pi bond to be formed, the hybridization of carbons needs to be lowered from sp³ to sp².
* The C-H bond is weakened in the rate determining step

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