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What is the major product formed when ethanol is dehydrated with concentrated H2SO4 at 413K?(a) Ethene(b) Methoxymethane(c) Methoxyethane(d) EthoxyethaneThe question was asked during an interview for a job.Query is from Ethers topic in portion Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct answer is (d) Ethoxyethane

Best explanation: SYMMETRICAL ETHERS are formed when alcohols are dehydrated with H2SO4 at controlled temperatures. This is an SN2 reaction involving the attack of alcohol MOLECULE on a protonated alcohol to give ethers.



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