Which of the Following Reagents Is Required for a Dehydration

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reagents is required for a dehydration reaction and why?

• A)strong acid to protonate the alcohol group
• B)strong base to deprotonate the alcohol group
• C)strong base to deprotonate the â hydrogen
• D)strong acid to stabilize the formed carbocation

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