Question Bank [2022] — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question
Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryQuestion Bank [2022]4 Marks
Question
What are the limitations to prepare ether by this method?
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Answer
Limitations:
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.
Use of higher temperature or $2^\circ /3^\circ $ alcohols gives alkene as the major product.
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