JEE Main 2003Annual, Paper 1ChemistryEasyOrganic Compounds Containing Oxygen65× since 2003During dehydration of alcohols to alkenes by heating with conc. H₂SO₄ the initiation step isAOption A. formation of carbocationBOption B. elimination of waterCOption C. formation of an esterDOption D. protonation of alcohol moleculeCheckSkip · show solution