During dehydration of alcohols to alkenes by heating with concentrated H2SO4 the initiation step is
(a) protonation of alcohol molecule
(b) formation of carbocation
(c) elimination of water
(d) formation of an ester
Correct Option(a) protonation of alcohol molecule
Explanation:
Protonation of - OH is first step. It involves conversion of poor leaving group (-OH) into good leaving group (-OH2)
