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1) What alkene(s) will be produced when each of the following alcohols is dehydrated?
2- propanol
2- butanol
2) Why is phosphoric acid preferred over sulfuric acid for dehydration of alcohols?
3) What measures should be taken if droplets of phosphoric acid are splashed in the eyes?
4) Give an example of a skeletal rearrangement during a dehydration experiment.
5) What is the purpose of adding anhydrous sodium sulfate to the dehydration product in experiment B?