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The correct order of dehydration of alcohols is

Updated On: Jan 23, 2024
  • $ 1^� > 2^� > 3^� $
  • $ 3^� > 2^� > 1^� $
  • $ 2^� > 1^� > 3^� $
  • $ 1^� > 3^� > 2^� $
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Dehydration of alcohols involves the formation of carbocation intermediates. More the stability of carbocation, more will be the ease of alcohol towards dehydration.
$ \because $ The order of stability of carbocations is
$ \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, 3^\circ > 2^\circ > 1^\circ $
$ \therefore $ The order of ease of dehydration of alcohols is
$ \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, \, 3^\circ > 2^\circ > 1^\circ $
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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. 

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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.