Which amongst the following will be most readily dehydrated under acidic conditions ? (A) OH H H3C OH (B) NO2 OH H OH (C) NO2 OH (D) NO2 OH CH3 H

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Which amongst the following will be most readily dehydrated under acidic conditions ?

(A) OH H H3C OH
(B) NO2 OH H OH
(C) NO2 OH
(D) NO2 OH CH3 H

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A. Due to presence of conjugation in product. H + CH3–CH–CH2–CH–CH3 OH OH CH3–CH= CH–CH= CH 2

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