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Alcohols and Phenols Mechanism of Dehydration of Alcohols

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The first step in acid-catalysed dehydration of an alcohol is:

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Correct Answer: B) Protonation of the –OH group

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The –OH group is first protonated to form –OH₂⁺, converting a poor leaving group into water, which is a good leaving group.

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