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During dehydration of alcholos to alkene...

During dehydration of alcholos to alkenes by heating with conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)`, initial step is

A

formation of an ester

B

protonation of alcohol group

C

formation of carbocation

D

elimination of water

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The correct Answer is:
B
First step is protonation of hydroxyl group.
`RCH_(2)OH+H^(+)tounderset("Protonated alcohol")(RCH_(2)overset(+)(O)H_(2))`
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