Question:

Dehydration of alcohol involves:

Updated On: Jun 7, 2022
  • carbene
  • carbanion
  • free radical
  • carbonium ion
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

A mechanism for dehydration of alcohol is illustrated as above. From above mechanism, we can see that it involves carbocation in its mechanism.
Hence, Option "B" is the correct answer.
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Concepts Used:

Alcohols

What is Alcohol?

Alcohol is a derivative of water (H2O) that has one, two, or more hydroxyl groups that are attached to a carbon atom of a hydrocarbon chain (an alkyl group). It is one of the most common organic compounds used in sweeteners, fragrances, and medicine. 

Read More: Types of Alcohol

Uses of Alcohol:

  • Ethanol is the alcohol used in alcoholic drinks. It can be used as an industrial methylated spirit where methanol is used very little in quantity as it can be dangerous.
  • It is used as fuel to produce carbon dioxide and water by the process of fermentation. Whereas methanol burns carbon dioxide and water to facilitate combustion.
  • Alcohol is an organic compound used as a solvent that is insoluble in water.
  • It can be used to lower the level of sugar.
  • Alcohol is used as a preservative in laboratories.