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Which of the following would undergo dehydration most readily

A

1-phenyl-1butanol

B

2-phenyl-2-butanol

C

1-phenyl-2-butanol

D

2-phenyl-1-butanol

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The correct Answer is:
B

Hence, (b) is the answer as most stable carbocation is formed.
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