Identify the alcohol which undergoes dehydration more easily among the following.
A
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Solution
The correct option is A Product stability also decides the rate of reaction. A more stable product is more easily formed.
Cyclohexa-1, 4-dienol on dehydration, gives benzene which is more stable.
Other compounds doesnot form a stable compound as compared to benzene. Hence, option (a) is correct.