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What is the rate-determining step in the mechanism of alcohol dehydration?
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A Formation of protonated alcohol
  • B Formation of carbocation
  • C Formation of alkene
  • D Formation of water
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The correct answer is: Formation of carbocation
The rate-determining step in the mechanism of alcohol dehydration is the formation of a carbocation.

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