Q. Ethanol is converted into ethoxy ethane,
A) by treating with conc. H2SO4 at room temperature
B) by heating excess of ethanol with conc. H2SO4 at 140°C
C) by heating Ethanol with excess of conc. H2SO4 at 443 K
D) by treating with conc. H2SO4 at 273 K
✔ Correct Answer: by heating excess of ethanol with conc. H2SO4 at 140°C
Exam Insight
Ethanol is converted into ethoxy ethane (diethyl ether) through a dehydration reaction using concentrated sulfuric acid as a catalyst.