STANDARD Chemistry Dehydration of Alcohols MCQ Question
Acid catalysed dehydration of t-butanol is faster than that of n-butanol because
tertiary carbocation is more stable than primary carbocation
primary carbocation is more stable than tertiary carbocation
t-butanol has a higher boiling point
rearrangement takes place during dehydration of t-butanol.
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Detailed Explanation
The dehydration of t-butanol proceeds faster because the tertiary carbocation formed is more stable than the primary carbocation that would form from n-butanol. Stability of the carbocation is a key factor in the rate of dehydration.
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