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  4. Which of the following alcohols gives the best yield of dialkyl ether on being heated with a trace of sulphuric acid?

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Q. Which of the following alcohols gives the best yield of dialkyl ether on being heated with a trace of sulphuric acid?

KEAMKEAM 2011Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Solution:

$1^\circ$ alcohols readily form ethers when heated with
cone. $H_2SO_4$
Note In this reaction, $2^\circ $ and $3^\circ$ alcohols readily give alkene.