When tertiary butyl alcohol is passed over reduced copper, the reaction taking place is:

oxidation

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reduction

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dehydration

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substitution

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Solution

The correct option is C dehydration
When the vapour of the alcohols is passed over finely-divided copper seated to 300°, tertiary alcohols yield water and unsaturated hydrocarbons. This reaction is dehydration reaction.

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