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The order of reactivity of alcohols towards dehydration is:
The order of reactivity of alcohols towards dehydration is:
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More stable carbocation reacts faster.
Updated On: Jan 5, 2026
- Primary>Secondary>Tertiary
- Tertiary>Secondary>Primary
- Secondary>Primary>Tertiary
- Primary>Tertiary>Secondary
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Dehydration proceeds via carbocation stability:
\[
\text{tertiary}>\text{secondary}>\text{primary}
\]
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