Chapter 14.4, Problem 14.10KCP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The condensed structure and line structure should be drawn for the formed alkene and major and minor is also to be stated.

Concept Introduction:

Dehydration reaction:

Removal of water molecule from the reaction when the alcohol is treated with strong acid like sulfuric acid.

Alcohol is reaction with concentrated sulfuric acid, first alcohol gets protonated forms carbocation (more stable carbocation) followed by elimination of proton (${\text{H}}^{\text{+}}$) yields alkene as a product. The stability of carbocation is given below,

Tertiary carbocation is more stable than the secondary, secondary carbocation is more stable than primary.