Discussion Forum : General Organic Chemistry
Question -


Among the following compounds, the one which can be dehydrated very easily is?

Options:
A .   CH3 − CH2 − CH3|C|OH−CH2−CH3
B .   CH3 − CH2 − CH2 − OH|CH − CH3
C .   CH3 − CH2 − CH2 − CH2 − CH2 − OH
D .   CH3 − CH2 − CH|CH3 − CH2 − CH2 − OH
Answer: Option A
:
A

CH3 − CH2 − CH3|C|OH−CH2−CH3   H+−−→


                                                                             CH3 − CH2 −CH3|C|⊕−CH2−CH3


Higher the stability of the carbocation, more easily it will be dehydrated. 


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