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The compound which undergoes dehydration...

The compound which undergoes dehydration very easily is :

A

2-Methylpropan-2-ol

B

Ethyl alcohol

C

3-Methylbutan-2-ol

D

n-Propyl alcohol

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A
Being tertiary in nature, alcohol undergoes dehydration most easily.
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