Alcohols can be converted into alkenes by removing water. The alcohol 3-methylpent-2-ol forms a mixture of organic products when dehydrated. Describe the conditions of this reaction. Name all the organic products.

Heated under reflux with an acid catalyst such as H3PO4 or H2SO4

3-methylpent-1-ene

E-3-methylpent-2-ene

Z-3-methylpent-2-ene

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