Which of the following compounds undergoes dehydration most easily?

  • A
    $CH_3-CH_2-C(CH_3)(OH)-CH_2-CH_3$
  • B
    $CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH(OH)-CH_3$
  • C
    $CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-OH$
  • D
    $CH_3-CH_2-CH(CH_3)-CH_2-CH_2-OH$

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