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Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers: Dehydration MCQ

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DehydrationMediumQuestion 39014

Question

Concentrated H2_2SO4_4 on heating alcohols often causes:

  1. A
    dehydration to alkenes
    Correct
  2. B
    reduction to alkanes
  3. C
    halogenation only
  4. D
    polymerization only

Correct answer

dehydration to alkenes

Explanation

Acid-catalyzed elimination removes water.

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