The reaction, 2CH_3CH_2OH [413K] H^+ CH_3CH_2OCH_2CH_3, is believed to occur through the formation of

JEE Main Chemistry question

The reaction, 2CH_3CH_2OH \xrightarrow[413K]{H^+} CH_3CH_2OCH_2CH_3, is believed to occur through the formation of

(A)
(B)
(C)CH_3CH_2-\overset{+}{O}(H)-CH_2CH_3
(D)Both (b) and (c)Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Ethanol is first protonated by to activate the leaving group; a second ethanol molecule's oxygen then performs a nucleophilic substitution on this protonated species, proceeding through the transient primary carbocation (b) en route to the

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