Question

3.3 Dimethyl 2 Butanol Elimination Reaction Phosphoric Acid

A) Dehydration Catalyst
B) Reducing Agent
C) Oxidation Catalyst
D) Hydrolysis Medium

Answer 1

Phosphoric acid acts as a dehydration catalyst in the elimination reaction of 3.3 Dimethyl 2 Butanol.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is A) Dehydration Catalyst.

Phosphoric acid acts as a catalyst in the elimination reaction of 3.3 Dimethyl 2 Butanol. In this reaction, a molecule of water is removed (dehydration) from the 3.3 Dimethyl 2 Butanol compound to form the corresponding alkene.