Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2022

The dehydration of CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)CH\(_2\)CH\(_2\)OH will give?

A

HC≡CCH\(_2\)CH\(_3\)

B

CH\(_2\)≡CH\(_2\)CH\(_3\)

C

CH\(_3\)C≡CCH\(_3\)

D

CH\(_3\)CH=CHCH\(_3\)

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Correct Option: D

An alkene is produced when dehydration of alcohol is performed in which alcohol, upon reaction with protic acids, loses a molecule of water to form alkenes.

Such a reaction is an elimination reaction.

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