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What role does steric hindrance play in the choice between substitution and elimination reactions during alcohol dehydration?
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A It favours substitution reactions.
  • B It favours elimination reactions.
  • C It has no impact on the reaction pathway.
  • D It promotes both substitution and elimination equally.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: It favours elimination reactions.
Steric hindrance hinders the approach of nucleophiles in substitution reactions, promoting elimination reactions during alcohol dehydration.

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