Such a cleavage and formation of bonds occur in oxidation
reactions These are also known as dehydrogenation reactions as
these involve loss of dihydrogen from an alcohol molecule Depending
on the oxidising agent used, a primary alcohol is oxidised to an
aldehyde which in turn is oxidised to a carboxylic acid Tertiary carbocations
are more stable and
therefore are easier to
form than secondary
and primary
carbocations; tertiary
alcohols are the easiest
to dehydrate