Which of the Following Alcohols Undergoes the Most Rapid Dehydration

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following alcohols undergoes the most rapid dehydration upon treatment with H₂SO₄ to give an alkene?

• A) methanol
• B) ethanol
• C) 2-propanol
• D) 2-methyl-2-propanol

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