Chemistry-Chemical Reactions
NEET Chemistry Chemical Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 12
If the dehydration of 2-butanol proceeds via the formation of a carbocation, what is the expected major product?
A
But-1-ene
B
But-2-ene
C
Ethanol
D
Butanone
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The dehydration of 2-butanol involves the formation of a carbocation. The more stable secondary carbocation leads to the formation of the more substituted alkene, but-2-ene, as the major product.
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