The acid-catalyzed dehydration of the compound 2-methyl-2-butanol yields two alkene products. What are the names of these two alkenes? Which of the two alkenes will be the major product?

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  • The acid-catalyzed dehydration of the compound 2-methyl-2-butanol yields two alkene products. What are the names of these two alkenes?
  • Which of the two alkenes will be the major product?

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