Question
What are the limitations to prepare ether by this method?

Answer

Limitations:
  1. When alcohol is heated with dehydrating agents like concentrated $H_2SO_4$​​​​​​​ or $H_3PO_4​​​​​​​$​​​​​​​ two products, either ether or an alkene can form depending upon the temperature.
  2. Use of higher temperature or $2^\circ /3^\circ $ alcohols gives alkene as the major product.

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