Which of the following reaction is not feasible?

Which of the following reaction is not feasible?




Solution

Reaction in option (b) is not feasible as it has a primary alcohol and the dehydration of a $1^{\circ}$ alcohol is preferable at temperatures of about $443 \mathrm{~K}$. Secondary and tertiary alcohols are able to undergo dehydration at mild conditions too.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2023 (15 May Shift 2)

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