STANDARDChemistry-Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
STANDARD Chemistry Dehydration of Alcohols MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
(CH₃)₂C–CH₂OH ⟶ Conc. H₂SO₄, 170°C ⟶ X In the reaction, X is
A
(CH₃)₂C=CHCH₃
B
CH₃C≡CH
C
(CH₃)₂CHCH₂CH₃
D
CH₃–CH₂–C≡CH₂
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The dehydration of (CH₃)₂C–CH₂OH with concentrated H₂SO₄ at high temperature leads to the formation of an alkene. The most stable alkene formed is (CH₃)₂C=CHCH₃ due to the formation of a more substituted and stable alkene.
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