How many different alkene products (counting cis and trans isomers of a compound as a single product) could be produced when 3-methyl-3-pentanol is dehydrated?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

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Only one alkene can be formed during the dehydration of 3-methyl-3-pentanol, which is 3-methyl-2-pentene. However, this alkene can exist in two isomeric forms, cis and trans, resulting in two different products. Therefore, the answer is B, which represents two products.

How Many Different Alkene Products (Counting Cis and Trans Isomers