JEE Main202313 Apr 2023Morning ShiftChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
In the reaction given below ' B ' is:
Correct answer
3
Step-by-step solution
In the first step protonation of alcohol takes place which leads to the formation of carbocation. Ring expansion takes place in the next step. In the given process five membered ring become six membered ring. Now, the carbocation loses proton in the presence of potassium hydroxide to give alkene.