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Question

Propose a mechanism for the acid-catalyzed dehydration of alcohol shown below.

Acid-catalyzed dehydration reaction of alcohol to form alkene and water.

Accepted Answer

Continuation of dehydration mechanism illustrating product formation.

Answer

Mechanism of acid-catalyzed dehydration showing steps and intermediates.

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Detailed mechanism of dehydration reaction with intermediates and products.

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Final steps of dehydration mechanism leading to alkene and water.