During dehydration of alcohols to alkenes by heating with concentrated H2SO4, the initiation step is:

Q. During dehydration of alcohols to alkenes by heating with concentrated H2SO4, the initiation step is:
(a) protonation of alcohol molecule
(b) formation of carbocation
(c) elimination of water
(d) formation of an ester

Answer: (a) protonation of alcohol molecule

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