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

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CH3O||CCH2OH|CHCH3
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CH3OH|CHCH2CH2CH3
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CH3O||COH|CHCH2CH3
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CH3O||CCH2CH2OH|CHCH3
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Solution

The correct option is A CH3O||CCH2OH|CHCH3
Greater the conjugation. greater the stability and hence, easier the dehydration. Thus, compound (a), in acidic conditions, will most readily be dehydrated.

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