Which of the following will be most readily dehydrated in acidic conditions?

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Solution

The correct option is B
Rate will be faster in the case where $- O H$ group is at $β$ position to carbonyl group. It is because the carbocation formed will be more stable than if it is at $α$ position to carbonyl. The product formed is $α, β$ unsaturated carbonyl.

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