Question

The following transformation involves a carbocation rearrangement. The carbocation is generated by protonation of the hydroxyl group, followed by the loss of water. Which bond has to migrate in the carbocation to yield the product indicated (after the deprotonation) ?

• A. $A$
• B. $B$
• C. $C$
• D. $D$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $C$

To get the desired product, bond $\left(c\right)$ should migrate to the carbocation in the following manner.
Hence, the correct answer is Option C.