9. Alkenes and Alkynes

Which of the following best describes a dehydration synthesis reaction?

Propose mechanisms for the following reactions.

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Which of the following is an example of a dehydration reaction?

What is the primary result of a dehydration synthesis reaction on carbohydrates?

Dehydration synthesis always results in the formation of which of the following?

Which mechanism best describes the formation of the major product(s) in the dehydration of $2_{-\mathrm{butanol}}$ under acidic conditions?

What occurs during a dehydration synthesis reaction?

Which of the following reactions is a dehydration reaction?

A dehydration synthesis reaction results in which of the following?

During the acid-catalyzed dehydration of $2_{\text{-}}\text{butanol}$, which alkene is the major product?