Question

write the product of this reaction and suggest a suitable mechanism.​

Answer 1

Answer:

(CH3)3-C-CH(OH)-CH3 + conc. H2SO4 → (CH3)2-C=C(CH3)2

Reactant: (CH3)3-C-CH(OH)-CH3 - 3,3-Dimethyl-2-butanol

Product: (CH3)2-C=C(CH3)2 - 2,3-Dimethyl-2-butene

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