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In the mechanism of alcohol dehydration, what is released in the last step by elimination of a proton?
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A Protonated alcohol
  • B Water
  • C Carbocation
  • D Alkene
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Alkene
In the last step of the mechanism, alkene is formed, and the acid used in the first step is released.

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