Which one of the following compounds will be most readily dehydrated?




As we discussed in concept
Significance of Aldol condensation -
The product of aldol condensation on heating with dilute acid undergoes dehydration to form - unsaturated carbonyl compounds.
- wherein

Ease of dehydration (order of stability of carbocation) of h tertiary > Secondary > tertiary
Option 1)

This option is incorrect.
Option 2)

This option is incorrect.
Option 3)

This option is incorrect.
Option 4)

This option is correct.