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Classification of Alcohols

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The compound that undergoes dehydration very easily is

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2-methylpropane-2-ol

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ethyl alcohol

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methanol

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propyl alcohol

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Solution

The correct option is A 2-methylpropane-2-ol
Tertiary alcohols undergo dehydration very fast.

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