What is the major alkene formed when compound A is dehydrated with H₂SO₄?

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The given reagent, H₂SO₄, is sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and acts as a dehydrating agent in this reaction. Compound A has two OH groups, which will undergo elimination to form an alkene. Compound A: CH3-CH(OH)-CH2-CHOH-CH3 Elimination of water from the adjacent OH groups will form an alkene. The major alkene formed will have a double bond between C-2 and C-3 (numbering from the left end), which is option II. Therefore, the answer is B)II.

What Is the Major Alkene Formed When Compound a Is