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The relative ease of dehydration of alco...

The relative ease of dehydration of alcohols follows the following order :

A

tertiary `gt` secondary `gt` primary

B

primary `gt` secondary `gt` tertiary

C

secondary `gt` tertiary `gt` primary

D

tertiary `gt` primary `gt` secondary

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The correct Answer is:
A
Hint: Due to stability of carbocation formed during dehydration of alcohols.
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