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Question
Predict the major product of acid catalysed dehydration of 1-methylcyclohexanol.
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Solution
Acid catalyzed dehydration of 1-methylcyclohexanol can give two products, I and II. Since product (I) is more highly substituted, it is the major product according to the Setzeff rule.

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