What is the basic formula of a dehydration reaction?

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anor277
Aug 5, 2018

#"Alcohol + acid "stackrel(Delta)rarr" Olefin + water"#

Explanation:

...and more symbolically,

#RCH_2CH_2OHstackrel(Delta)rarrRCH=CH_2 + H_2O#

The formation of water serves as a thermodynamic driving force to the reaction....

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