Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 194

Question: Which of the following statements is correct regarding case of dehydration in alcohols

[CPMT 1980, 85; MP PMT 2001; BHU 2002]

Options:

A) Primary > Secondary

B) Secondary > Tertiary

C) Tertiary > Primary

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Correct order of dehydration in alcohols 3° > 2° > 1°.