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Question
The dehydration of 2-methylpropan-2-ol with conc. H₂SO₄ follows which mechanism?
Explanation
2-Methylpropan-2-ol, a tertiary alcohol, dehydrates via an E₁ mechanism with conc. H₂SO₄, forming a stable tertiary carbocation intermediate.
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