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Published on: August 13, 2026
Dehydration of alcohols takes place more rapidly with 
than with 
. Select
incorrect statement(s) about the following dehydration reaction.
A
It does not involve carbocation formation.
B
It involves the formation of 
with 
as a better leaving group.
with as a better leaving group.
C
It involves E2 mechanism as pyridine base abstracts proton from the adjacent carbon at the same time at which 
is leaving.
is leaving. D
It is El reaction without formation of carbocation.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Mechanism for dehydration of alcohol using 
with pyridine is as follows
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