What type of reaction occurs when an alcohol is converted to an alkene?

Practice Questions

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What type of reaction occurs when an alcohol is converted to an alkene?
  1. Hydration
  2. Dehydration
  3. Oxidation
  4. Reduction

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What type of reaction occurs when an alcohol is converted to an alkene?
  • Step 1: Identify the starting compound, which is an alcohol. Alcohols have an -OH (hydroxyl) group.
  • Step 2: Understand that to convert the alcohol to an alkene, we need to remove a water molecule (H2O).
  • Step 3: Recognize that the removal of water from the alcohol is called dehydration.
  • Step 4: Conclude that the reaction type is a dehydration reaction, resulting in the formation of an alkene.
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