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The major product of acid catalysed dehydration of 1-methylcyclohexanol is:

a. 1-methylcyclohexane

b. 1-methylcyclohexene

c. 1-cyclohexylmethanol

d. 1-methylenecyclohexane

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Correct option is b. 1-methylcyclohexene

According to Saytzeff rule i.e highly substituted alkene is major product. Here dehydration reaction takes place, alkene is formed due to the removal of a water molecule.

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