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An alcohol (A) on heating with concentrated  gives alkene (B), which shows geometrical isomerism. The compound (A) is:

A

B

C

D

All of the above

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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is C)

Since, alkene shows geometrical isomerism. So, the groups should be different on both sides of double bond.
When 2-butanol is heated with conc. sulfuric acid, it forms 2-butene, which shows geometrical isomerism in the form of cis and trans isomers.

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