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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Which is the best reagent for carrying out the following conversion?
Options
A LiAlH4
B Conc H2SO4
Correct Answer
C H2/Ni
D NaOH
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Based on the answer, the conversion likely involves dehydration of an alcohol to an alkene or formation of an ether. Concentrated H2SO4 is the best reagent for acid-catalyzed dehydration of alcohols.

Hint

What reagent is used for dehydration of alcohols?

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