Identify the alkene obtained on dehydration of each of the following alcohols: a. 3-Ethyl-3-pentanol
b. 1-Propanol
c. 2-Propanol
d. 2,3,3-Trimethyl-2-butanol

Explanation:

The information below explains how dehydration of alcohol occurs to produce alkene.

Under the influence of a catalyst, alcohol dehydrates to produce an alkene and water. To produce alkene and water, the reaction eliminates the OH group from alcohol containing the carbon atom and the hydrogen atom from a neighboring carbon atom via the same molecule.

The –OH group in alcohol contribute two(2) electrons to H+ out from the acid reagent, resulting in the formation of an alkyloxonium ion. This ion serves as an excellent leaving group, allowing a carbocation to form. The nucleophile which acts as the deprotonated acid subsequently attacks and creates a double bond with the hydrogen next to the carbocation.

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