Which of the following alcohols will most easily undergo acid-catalyzed dehydration?
A) 1-butanol
B) 2-butanol
C) 2-methyl-2-propanol
D) 2-methyl-1-propanol

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2-methyl-2-propanol (tert-butyl alcohol) will most easily undergo acid-catalyzed dehydration due to the formation of a tertiary carbocation, which is more stable than the secondary or primary carbocations that would be formed from the other options.

Which of the Following Alcohols Will Most Easily Undergo Acid-Catalyzed