Chemistry · PYQ NEET UG 2023
हिन्दीWhich amongst the following will be most readily dehydrated under acidic conditions ?
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Correct answer · Option C
\( \mathrm{(CH_{3})_{2}C(OH)-CH_{2}-CH(OH)-CH_{3}} \)
Explanation
Dehydration under acidic conditions proceeds via carbocation formation. Option (3) contains a diol where one of the hydroxyl groups is tertiary and located near electron-donating methyl groups, forming a very stable tertiary carbocation most readily.