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In the reaction below, `X` is
Neopentyl alcohol `overset(H_(2)SO_(4))rarrX`

A

`2`-methylpentane

B

`2`-methylpent-`2`-ene

C

`2`-methybut-`2`-ene

D

Neopentane

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C
Initially formed carbocation undergoes rearrangement to form unexpected alkene.
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