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In the reaction CH(3)-underset(CH(3))u...

In the reaction
`CH_(3)-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)overset(CH_(3))overset(|)(C)-underset(OH)underset(|)(CH)-CH__(3)underset(80^(@)C)overset(85%H_(3)PO_(4))rarr`
the major product is

A

`(CH_(3))_(3)C CH = CH_(2)`0

B

`(CH_(3))_(2)C = C(CH_(3))_(2)`

C

`(CH_(3))_(2)C = C(CH_(3))_(2)`

D

`CH_(3)-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)overset(CH_(3))overset(|)(C)-underset(OH)underset(|)(CH)-CH__(3)underset(80^(@)C)overset(85%H_(3)PO_(4))rarr`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Heating alcohols with an acid causes them to lose a molcecule of water (to dehydrate) and form an alkene. The major product (irrespective of the nature of alcohol) is always decided by the rearranged carbocation :
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