Practice question
Question
Which alcohol produces a tertiary carbocation as an intermediate during dehydration with conc. H₂SO₄?
Explanation
2-Methylpropan-2-ol ((CH₃)3COH), a tertiary alcohol, forms a stable tertiary carbocation ((CH₃)3C+) during dehydration via an E₁ mechanism.
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