`(CH_(3))_(2)CHCH(CH_(3))Ohoverset("Acid")underset(-H_(2)O)rarr X`
The major product obtained in this reaction is
A. `(CH_(3))_(2)CHCH=CH_(2)`
B. `(CH_(3))_(2)C=CH-CH_(3)`
C. `1:1` mixture of (a) and (b)
D. None of the above

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Correct Answer - B
Manu a time unexpected products result during dehydration of alcohols.
`CH_(3)-overset(CH_(3))overset("| ")"CH"-overset(CH_(3))overset("| ")"CH"-OHoverset("Acid")underset(-H_(2)O)rarrCH_(3)-underset("(Major)")(overset(CH_(3))overset("| ")"C "=underset(H)underset(|)C-CH_(3))+underset("(Minor)")(CH_(3)-overset(CH_(3))overset("| ")"CH"-CH=CH_(2))`

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