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The compound which gives the most stable carbocation on dehydration is:
The compound which gives the most stable carbocation on dehydration is:
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More alkyl groups increase carbocation stability by hyperconjugation.
Updated On: Mar 24, 2026
- \(\text{CH}_3\text{CH(CH}_3)\text{CH}_2\text{OH}\)
- \((\text{CH}_3)_3\text{COH}\)
- \(\text{CH}_2=\text{CHCH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{OH}\)
- \(\text{CH}_3\text{CHOHCH}_2\text{CH}_3\)
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The Correct Option is B
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