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Chemistry Alcohol, Phenol and Ether Structures of Functional Groups Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

Which of the following statements are correct regarding dehydration of alcohols?
I. Conc. or conc. or anhyd. or can be used as dehydrating agent for alcohol.
II. The mechanism involves: Protonation Formation of carbocation Deprotonation
III. Primary alcohols are the easiest to dehydrate.
IV. Formation of carbocation is the rate determining step.

A
I, II, and III
B
II and IV
C
I, II, and IV
D
I, II, III and IV

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The correct answer is:
C

Primary alcohol gives primary carbocation which is least stable, so primary alcohol are most difficult to dehydrate.

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