Question
Question: Which of the following alcohols will given the most stable carbocation during dehydration?...
Which of the following alcohols will given the most stable carbocation during dehydration?
A
2-Methyl -1-propanol
B
2-Methyl -2-propanol
C
1-Butanol
D
2-Butanol
Answer
2-Methyl -2-propanol
Explanation
Solution
The tertiary carbocation formed during dehydration of 2-methyl-2-propanol is most stable.
