The correct order of dehydration of alcohols is

  • A
    $1^{\circ} > 2^{\circ} > 3^{\circ}$
  • B
    $3^{\circ} > 2^{\circ} > 1^{\circ}$
  • C
    $2^{\circ} > 1^{\circ} > 3^{\circ}$
  • D
    $1^{\circ} > 3^{\circ} > 2^{\circ}$

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