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When alcohol reacts with conc. H(2)SO(4)...

When alcohol reacts with conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)`, intermediate compound formed is `:`

A

Carbonium ion

B

Alkoxy ion

C

Alkyl hydrogen sulphate

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
A
In all cases intermediate is carbonium ion, and there may be 1,2-hydride or 1,2-methyl shift to form more stable carbonium ion.
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