MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #123

Which of the following alcohols can undergo dehydration to form an alkene via an E1 reaction?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #123

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which of the following alcohols can undergo dehydration to form an alkene via an E1 reaction?

    • A) CH3CH2OH (ethanol)
    • B) CH3CH2CH2OH (propan-1-ol)
    • C) CH3CH(CH3)CH2OH (propan-2-ol)
    • D) CH3CH2CH2CH2OH (butan-1-ol)

    Answer: CH3CH(CH3)CH2OH (propan-2-ol)

    Explanation: Propan-2-ol (isopropanol) can undergo dehydration to form an alkene via an E1 reaction due to the presence of a tertiary carbocation intermediate.