Which of the following is not used for the dehydration of alcohols?
Correct answer: B. HNO3
- A. P4O10
- B. HNO3
- C. H2SO4
- D. H3PO4
Explanation
Dehydration of alcohols need dehydrating agents like concentrated H2SO4 P2O3 or P4O10. H3PO4 and Al2O3HNO3 is not a dehydration agent at all.
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