2-Methylbutan-2-ol can be obtained by the acid catalyzed hydration of

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2-Methylbutan-2-ol

can be obtained by the acid catalyzed hydration of

ChemistryHydrocarbonsJEE Main

Options:

A $C H_{3} C H_{2} C H = C H_{2}$
B $C H_{3} C H = C H C H_{2}$
C ${(C H_{3})}_{2} C = C H C H_{3}$
D Either of the three

Solution:

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The correct answer is:

{(C H_{3})}_{2} C = C H C H_{3}

Proceed backward i.e., remove a molecule of water to get the alkene.

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