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NEET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
Under what conditions does bimolecular dehydration favour the...
Under what conditions does bimolecular dehydration favour the formation of alkenes over ethers?
Options
- AHigh temperature and hindered alkyl groups
- BLow temperature and unhindered alkyl groups
- CHigh temperature and unhindered alkyl groups
- DLow temperature and hindered alkyl groups
Correct answer
A. High temperature and hindered alkyl groups
Step-by-step solution
High temperature and hindered alkyl groups favour the formation of alkenes over ethers in bimolecular dehydration.