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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If 1-propanol is dehydrated (H2SO4 -->) what is the structure?

OpenStudy (abb0t):

The major product is the one that follows the more stable cabocation, but think about this one, you have a primary alcohol, which is HIGHLY unfavorable (you do not have primary carbocations), so think about it. It's a bit straight forward. Look at where your \(\beta\) hydrogens. That will also help.

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