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DEHYDRATION OF ALCOHOL

A

Substitution

B

Elimination

C

Addition

D

Rearrangement

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The correct Answer is:
B
Dehydration of alcohol involves the loss of two atoms or groups from the adjacent carbon atoms, hence it is an example of `beta`-elimination reaction.
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