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What role does steric hindrance play in the choice between...

What role does steric hindrance play in the choice between substitution and elimination reactions during alcohol dehydration?

Options

  1. AIt favours substitution reactions.
  2. BIt favours elimination reactions.
  3. CIt has no impact on the reaction pathway.
  4. DIt promotes both substitution and elimination equally.

Correct answer

B. It favours elimination reactions.

Step-by-step solution

Steric hindrance hinders the approach of nucleophiles in substitution reactions, promoting elimination reactions during alcohol dehydration.
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