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Chemistry
Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Which of the following compound gives the most stable carbonium ion on dehydration?
(CH3)2CH2CH2OH
CH3CHOHCH2CH3
CH3CH2OH
(CH3)3COH
The dehydration of tertiary alcohol proceeds via tertiary carbocation intermediate which is most stable.