What Product Forms When (CH3)2C(OH) CH2CH3 Is Treated With Cu ...

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Q. What product forms when (CH3​)2​C(OH)CH2​CH3​ is treated with Cu at 300∘C ? 2960 186 J & K CETJ & K CET 2017Alcohols Phenols and Ethers Report Error A

(CH3​)2​C(=O)CH2​CH3​

27% B

(CH3​)2​C(=O)C(=O)CH3​

18% C

(CH3​)2​CH2​CH2​CH3​

24% D

(CH3​)2​C=CHCH3​

32%

Solution:

Tertiary alcohols undergo dehydration to form alkenes on reaction when their vapours are passed over heated copper at 300∘C