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Which of the following compounds will be most readily dehydrated ?

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`HOCH_2CH_2COCH_2CH_3`
`HOCH_2CH_2CH_2COCH_3`
`HOCH_2COCH_2CH_2CH_3`
`HOCH_2CH_2CH_2CH_2CHO`

SOLUTION :`beta` - HYDROXY carbonyl COMPOUNDS undergo dehydration more READILY


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