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Question
Which compound is formed when 2-methylpropan-2-ol is dehydrated?
Explanation
2-Methylpropan-2-ol ((CH₃)3COH) dehydrates with conc. H₂SO₄ to form 2-methylpropene (CH₂=C(CH₃)CH₃), following Saytzeff’s rule.
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