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Which of the following is not the product of dehydration of -methylcyclohexanol?
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  1. A
    1
  2. B
    2
  3. C
    3
  4. D
    4

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Dehydration of -methylcyclohexanol proceeds via a -methylcyclohexyl carbocation. Elimination of a proton from the adjacent carbons gives: -methylcyclohexene (Major, more substituted)Methylenecyclohexane (Minor) -methylcyclohexene is not a direct product as it would require a hydrogen shift to a less stable position or further rearrangement which is unfavorable.
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Which of the following is not the product of dehydration of -methylcyclohexanol?
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A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4

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