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Grade 12th passOrganic Chemistry

Maximum dehydration takes place in that of ...?.........................

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Profile image of sheema
8 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Arun
8 Years ago
Dear student
 
Correct answer = option B
 
>C = O is electron withdrawing group hence -CH2 group in between -OHand C= O is acidic,
So dehydration is maximum.
 
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Arun (askIITians forum expert)