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The best method to prepare cyclohexene from cyclohexanol is by using

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a

Conc. HCI + ZnCl2

b

Conc. H3PO4

c

Conc. HCI

d

HBr

answer is C.

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Because conc. H3PO4 acts as a dehydrating agent.

Note: HCl, HBr and conc. HCl + ZnCl2 all are nucleophiles, thus convert alcohols to alkyl halides. However, conc. H3PO4 is a good dehydrating agent which converts an alcohol to an alkene. 

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The best method to prepare cyclohexene from cyclohexanol is by using