MHT CET 2022 Chemistry question

What is the temperature at that the ethers can be prepared from alcohols by the action of concentrated ?

(A)413 KCorrect
(B)213 K
(C)113 K
(D)443 K

Answer: (A)

Solution

Dehydration of ethanol with concentrated depends on the temperature. At 413 K and with excess alcohol, two alcohol molecules lose one molecule of water to give ether: 2C_2H_5OH$

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