Single Choice

Which one of the following will most readily be dehydrated in acidic condition?

A
Correct Answer
B
C
D

Solution

Aldols ($$\beta -$$ hydroxy aldehydes or $$\beta -$$ hydroxyketones) readily undergo dehydration to form $$\alpha ,\beta -$$ unsaturated aldehydes or ketones.
The alkene formed is stable due to conjugation.

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