Which method is used to prepare diethyl ether from ethanol?
Correct answer: B. Dehydration with H₂SO₄ at 140°C
- A. Williamson synthesis
- B. Dehydration with H₂SO₄ at 140°C
- C. Oxidation with KMnO₄
- D. Reaction with NaOH
Explanation
Ethanol is dehydrated with conc. H₂SO₄ at 140°C to form diethyl ether via intermolecular dehydration.
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