When a mixture of ethyl alcohol and conc. H_2SO_4 are heated at 413 K gives diethyl ether. This reaction is

MHT CET Chemistry question

When a mixture of ethyl alcohol and conc. are heated at 413 K gives diethyl ether. This reaction is

Answer: (C)

Two ethanol molecules lose one water molecule between them, which is intermolecular dehydration; intramolecular

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