Organic Chemistry
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Author: John E. McMurry
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Chapter 18.2, Problem 2P
Why do you suppose only symmetrical ethers are prepared by the sulfuric-acid-catalyzed dehydration procedure? What product(s) would you expect if ethanol and 1-propanol were allowed to react together? In what ratio would the products be formed if the two alcohols were of equal reactivity?
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