Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

Which of the following intermediate is formed in acid-catalyzed dehydration of n-propyl alcohol?

Options:

Correct Answer:

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1.

Dehydration of alcohols proceeds by carbocation intermediate and primary alcohol initially gives a primary carbocation, which rearranges to more stable secondary carbocation.