NEET Chemistry Preparation MCQ Question
Consider a diagram showing the dehydration of ethanol in the presence of sulfuric acid at two different temperatures. At 413 K, the major product is an ether. Which of the following is the correct structure for the ether formed?
CH3CH2OCH2CH3
CH2=CH2
C2H5OH
CH3CH2OSO3H
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
At 413 K, ethanol undergoes dehydration in the presence of sulfuric acid to form ethoxyethane (diethyl ether), which has the structure CH3CH2OCH2CH3.
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