MCQ
Dehydration of the following in increasing order is:
  • $I$
  • B
    $II$
  • C
    $I$
  • D
    $I$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$I$
Phenol $(I)$ is stable aromatic compound. So it is most stable. The diene $(IV)$ undergoes quick dehydration because it will form stable phenol. The alkene $\text{(III)}$ undergoes dehydration. less readily because it gives a more stable diene. Alcohol $(II)$ undergoes much lesser dehydration to form alkene. So, order is$:\ 4>3>2>1.$

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