ln preparation of alkene from alcohol using Al2O3 which is the effective factor?
(a) Porosity of Al2O3
(b) Temperature
(c) Concentration
(d) Surface area of Al2O3.
The correct option is: (b) Temperature
Explanation:
Alcohols may be dehydrated to the corresponding olefins. The order of ease of dehydration is
3° alcohol > 2° alcohol > 1° alcohol.