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ChemistryMediumMCQ2013 · 09 Apr Online

Q42.Rate of dehydration of alcohols follows the order: (1) 2∘> 1∘> CH3OH > 3∘ (2) 3∘> 2∘> 1∘> CH3OH (3) 2∘> 3∘> 1∘> CH3OH (4) CH3OH > 1∘> 2∘> 3∘

What This Question Tests

This question assesses the understanding of factors influencing carbocation stability, including hyperconjugation, inductive effects, and special resonance effects like those found in cyclopropylmethyl carbocations.

Concepts Tested

Carbocation stabilityHyperconjugationInductive effectResonance (for cyclopropylmethyl)

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