NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
What type of reaction competes with substitution reactions during the dehydration of alcohols?
Options
- AAddition reactions
- BElimination reactions
- COxidation reactions
- DPolymerization reactions
Correct answer
B. Elimination reactions
Step-by-step solution
Elimination reactions, such as E1 and E2, compete with substitution reactions (SN1 and SN2) during alcohol dehydration.