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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

Which of the following compound gives the most stable carbonium ion on dehydration?

Options:

(CH3)2CH2CH2OH

CH3CHOHCH2CH3

CH3CH2OH

(CH3)3COH

Correct Answer:

(CH3)3COH

Explanation:

The dehydration of tertiary alcohol proceeds via tertiary carbocation intermediate which is most stable.