2-methylbutan-1-ol is heated with an excess of
concentrated sulphuric acid (H2SO4) in order to cause an
elimination reaction.
i) Write an overall equation (using condensed formula) for this
elimination reaction and name the reactants and products as
part of the equation
ii) Draw the product of this reaction in displayed formula.
iii) Provide a ‘curly arrow’ mechanism (in displayed formula) for
the formation of the product supported with an explanation.



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