Q56 / 225 · JEE Main 2003 · Chemistry

During dehydration of alcohols to alkenes by heating with conc. $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$ the initiation step is

A
formation of carbocation
B
elimination of water
C
formation of an ester
Correct answer
D
protonation of alcohol molecule

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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