Which alcohol should be used to produce 4-methyl-2-pentene by dehydration?
A)2-methyl-3-pentanol
B)4-methyl-2-pentanol
C)4-methyl-1-pentanol
D)2-methyl-1-pentanol
E)1-propanol and 2-propanol

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To produce 4-methyl-2-pentene by dehydration, we need an alcohol with a hydroxyl group attached to a carbon atom adjacent to at least one methyl group. The only option that fulfills this requirement is 4-methyl-2-pentanol, as it has a hydroxyl group attached to the carbon adjacent to two methyl groups. Therefore, the best choice is option B.

Which Alcohol Should Be Used to Produce 4-Methyl-2-Pentene by Dehydration