(CH_3)_3C - CH(OH) - CH_3 (3,3-dimethylbutan-2-ol) on heating with conc. H_2SO_4 gives A (predominant). A is

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\mathrm{(CH_3)_3C{-}CH(OH){-}CH_3} (3,3-dimethylbutan-2-ol) on heating with conc. gives A (predominant). A is

Answer: (B)

The secondary carbocation formed on loss of water undergoes a 1,2-methyl shift to the more stable tertiary carbocation , and loss of H gives the most

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