Q. Which of the following will be most readily dehydrated under acidic conditions?
A) [image:12_image253.emf]
B) [image:12_image254.emf]
C) [image:12_image255.emf]
D) [image:12_image256.emf]
Explanation
(a)
$\beta -$hydroxy aldehydes or $\beta -$hydroxy ketones ($i.e.,$aldol) readily dehydrated under acidic condition to give $\alpha - \beta -$unsaturated aldehyde or ketone.
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