engineering chemistry MCQ #162

The dehydration of a tertiary alcohol yields?

engineering chemistry MCQ #162

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The dehydration of a tertiary alcohol yields?

    • A) Alkene
    • B) Alkane
    • C) Aldehyde
    • D) Ketone

    Answer: Alkene

    Explanation: Tertiary alcohols undergo dehydration to form alkenes, as the tertiary carbocation is stable and can eliminate a proton.