Which of the Following Alcohols Undergoes Dehydration Upon Heating with Concentrated

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which of the following alcohols undergoes dehydration upon heating with concentrated H₂SO₄ without carbocation rearrangement?

• A) 2-methylhexan-3-ol
• B) 3-methylpentan-3-ol
• C) 3,3-dimethylpentan-2-ol
• D) 2-methyl-2-phenylpropan-1-ol
• E) both A and B

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