Alcohols can be converted into alkenes in an elimination reaction. The elimination of H2O from pentan-2-ol forms a mixture of organic products. Give the names and structures of all the organic products in the mixture.

Alcohol ----> Alkeme via: EliminationProducts formed: H2O, Pent-1-ene (least stable) or Pent-2-ene (most stable)

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