Which of the Following Is Least Likely to Be Found

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is least likely to be found in the product mixture which results when 2,2-dimethyl-3-pentanol is heated in phosphoric acid?

• A)(E)-4,4-dimethyl-2-pentene
• B)(Z)-4,4-dimethyl-2-pentene
• C)2,3-dimethyl-2-pentene
• D)2,3-dimethyl-1-pentene
• E)4,4-dimethyl-1-pentene

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