JEE Main 2003 — Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question with Solution
From: AIEEE 2003
Question
During dehydration of alcohols to alkenes by heating with conc. H2SO4 the initiation step is
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Correct answer
Dprotonation of alcohol molecule
Step-by-step explanation
The dehydration of alcohol to form alkene occurs in following three step. Step is initiation step.


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