In the Acid Catalyzed Dehydration of an Alcohol, the Acid

question 83

Multiple Choice

In the acid catalyzed dehydration of an alcohol, the acid catalyst

• A)removes an hydrogen atom from -OH the to form an intermediate.
• B)removes the -OH to form water.
• C)protonates the intermediate to form the product.
• D)protonates the -OH to form an intermediate.

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