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Which of the following will be most readily dehydrated under acidic conditions?

A)                                          

B)  

C)                            

D)  

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

                \[\beta -\]hydroxy aldehydes or\[\beta -\]hydroxy ketones (i.e., aldol) readily dehydrated under acidic condition to give a. \[\beta -\]unsaturated aldehyde or ketone.