7.4.4.2.3 - Dehydration
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What is dehydration in organic chemistry?
💡 Hint: Think about the transformation that occurs.
Name one strong acid used in dehydration reactions.
💡 Hint: It’s commonly used in labs.
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What is the end product of dehydrating ethanol?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens after water is removed.
True or False: Dehydration requires water to occur.
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of dehydration.
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Explain why tertiary alcohols are more likely to undergo dehydration than primary alcohols. Include examples.
💡 Hint: Consider carbocation stability.
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