Alcohols and PhenolsMechanism of Dehydration of Alcohols1Choose the best answerProtonation of the –OH group during dehydration converts it into a better:ANucleophileBElectrophileCLeaving groupDReducing agent Like 0 Discuss 0Share
Alcohols and PhenolsMechanism of Dehydration of Alcohols2Choose the best answerThe first step in acid-catalysed dehydration of an alcohol is:AFormation of a carbocationBProtonation of the –OH groupCRemoval of a β-hydrogenDAttack by OH⁻ Like 0 Discuss 0Share