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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:

Which of the following is the most suitable requirement for the dehydration of ethanol to form an ether?

Options:

Sulphuric acid at 413K

Sulphuric acid at 443K

Sodium hydroxide at 413K

Sodium hydroxide at 443K

Correct Answer:

Sulphuric acid at 413K

Explanation:

Alcohols undergo dehydration in the presence of protic acids to form either alkenes or ethers depending upon the reaction temperature conditions. At 413K, ethanol forms an ether with H2SO4.