Which of the following is formed when an excess of alcohol is treated with concentrated H2SO4 at low temperature?
Which of the following is formed when an excess of alcohol is treated with concentrated H2SO4 at low temperature?
Explanation
Ether is formed when ethyl alcohol is heated with conc. H2 ...
When excess ethanol is heated with sulphuric acid at a temperature of 413K (1400C) we get Diethyl ether.