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3.3.5.3 Elimination (alcohols) Flashcards

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What is a type of elimination reaction involving alcohols?

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Dehydration

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Define dehydration

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Removal of H2O - water is eliminated

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Describe dehydration

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Reagent: Excess of phosphoric acid (hot and concentrated)
OR excess of hot and concentrated sulfuric acid
Condition: hot and concentrated
Product: alkene and water

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