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Which of the following alcohols on dehydration with conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` will yield But-2-ene ?

A

2-methyl-2-butanol

B

2-propanol

C

2-methyl-2-propanol

D

sec-butyl alcohol

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The correct Answer is:
D
`underset("Sec. butyl alcohol")(CH_3-underset(OH)underset(|)CH-CH_2CH_3) underset(Delta ) overset(Conc. H_2SO_4) to H-OH + underset("But-2-ene")(CH_3-CH=CH-CH_3)`
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