Alcohols and Ethers - Result Question 45
####50. Give reasons for the following in one or two sentences. “Acid catalysed dehydration of $t$-butanol is faster than that of $n$-butanol.
$(1998,2 M)$
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Solution:
- Acid catalysed dehydration proceeds via carbocation intermediate. Also, greater the stability of reactive intermediate, faster the reaction :
$n$-butanol forms less stable $\left(1^{\circ}\right)$ carbocation.
