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Which step is the rate-determinig step of the following mechanism? ОН н Х=t. | П. 2 = ОООО = -
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Formation of carbocation is the rate determining step (slowest step) in dehydration of alcohol because it leads to the formation of electron deficient carbon center.

So, second step is the rate determining step.

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