Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 203

Question: Formation of diethyl ether from ethanol is based on a

[BVP 2003]

Options:

A) Dehydration reaction

B) Dehydrogenation reaction

C) Hydrogenation reaction

D) Heterolytic fission reaction

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Dehydration of alcohols gives ethers.