These are the options for the question -The major product of acid catalysed dehydration of 1-methylcyclohexanol is:
a. 1-methylcyclohexane
b. 1-methylcyclohexene
c. 1-cyclohexylmethanol
d. 1-methylenecyclohexane
The correct answer is – b. 1-methylcyclohexene
According to Saytzeff rule i.e highly substituted alkene is major product. Here
dehydration reaction takes place, alkene is formed due to the removal of a
water molecule.
