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In the process of dehydration, does the alpha hydrogen to the alcohol also get removed? What is the basic mechanism of dehydration of alcohols

Rishabh Upadhyay , 14 Years ago
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Harish R

Yes, alpha hydrogen is removed. First the -OH group is attacked by H+ and is removed as water. Then a carbo cation is formed. Then the alpha C-H bond is broken and a double bond is formed simultaneously.

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