During dehydration of alcohols to alkenes by heating with conc. H 2 SO 4 the initiation…

Chemistry · JEE Main · NTA ExamsOrganic Compounds Containing Oxygen

During dehydration of alcohols to alkenes by heating with conc. H2SO4 the initiation step is
  1. Protonation of alcohol molecule
  2. Formation of carbocation
  3. Elimination of water
  4. Formation of an ester

Answer

(A) Protonation of alcohol molecule

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