Which of the following alcohols will giv

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

Which of the following alcohols will give the most stable carbocation during dehydration?

Options:

1-methyl-1-propanol

2-butanol

1-butanol

2-methyl-2-propanol

Correct Answer:

2-methyl-2-propanol

Explanation:

2-methyl-2-propanol forms tertiary carbocation (CH₃)₃C⁺which is the most stable among the above.