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Which of the following alcohols will give the most stable carbocation during dehydration ?

A

2- Methyl-1- propanal

B

2-Methyl-2-propanol

C

1 - Butanol

D

2-Butanol

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B
The tertiary carbocation formed during dehy-dration of 2-methyl-2-propanol is mots stable.
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