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NEET · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
Why is bimolecular dehydration not appropriate for the preparation...
Why is bimolecular dehydration not appropriate for the preparation of ethyl methyl ether?
Options
- AEthyl methyl ether is a tertiary ether.
- BEthyl methyl ether has a secondary alkyl group.
- CEthyl methyl ether is a gaseous compound.
- DEthyl methyl ether is highly reactive.
Correct answer
B. Ethyl methyl ether has a secondary alkyl group.
Step-by-step solution
The steric hindrance caused by the secondary alkyl group hinders the SN2 reaction required for bimolecular dehydration.