Chapter 25, Problem 86AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The two alkenes that are formed after dehydration of $\text{2-methyl-2-butanol}$ are to be discussed.

Concept introduction:

Alkenes are generated from the dehydration reaction of alcohols. This reaction takes place when alcohols are heated in presence of strong acids at high temperatures.

Molecules thathave the same molecular formula but different arrangement of atoms in their structure are known as isomers.

Compounds thathave different bonding patternand atomic organization but the same molecular formula are known as constitutional isomers.