What Is the Major Organic Product Obtained Upon Heating a Mixture

question 55

Multiple Choice

What is the major organic product obtained upon heating a mixture of 2-methylcyclopentanol and 85% H₃PO₄?

• A) 1-methylcyclopentene
• B) 3-methylcyclopentene
• C) 4-methylcyclopentene
• D) methylenecyclopentene

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