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Question
The major product of acid catalysed dehydration of 1-methylcyclohexanol is ______.
Options
1-methylcyclohexane
1-methylcyclohexene
1-cyclohexylmethanol
1-methylenecyclohexane
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Solution
The major product of acid catalysed dehydration of 1-methylcyclohexanol is 1-methylcyclohexene.
Explanation:
According to Saytzeff's rule, i.e, highly substituted alkene is major product. Here dehydration reaction takes place, the alkene is formed due to the removal of a water molecule.
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