Which of the following compounds will most readily be dehydrated to give alkene under acidic condition ?
1-Pentanol
4-Hydroxypentan-2-one
3-Hydroxypentan-2-one
2-Hydroxycyclopentanone
As we have learned
Secondary alcohol -
group is attached to secondary carbon.
- wherein
will mostly readily dehyrated to give conjugate alkene
Option 1)
1-Pentanol
This is incorrect
Option 2)
4-Hydroxypentan-2-one
This is correct
Option 3)
3-Hydroxypentan-2-one
This is incorrect
Option 4)
2-Hydroxycyclopentanone
This is incorrect
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