NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Preparation of ethers by acid dehydration of secondary or tertiary alcohols is not a suitable method. Give a reason.
Options
- ASecondary and tertiary alcohols are less reactive than primary alcohols.
- BSecondary and tertiary alcohols are more prone to oxidation during the reaction.
- CEthers are formed as a result of acid dehydration by S N 2 mechanism from primary alcohols.If secondary or ter
- DSecondary and tertiary alcohols form unstable intermediates in this process.
Correct answer
C. Ethers are formed as a result of acid dehydration by S N 2 mechanism from primary alcohols.If secondary or ter
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) Ethers are formed as a result of acid dehydration by S N 2 mechanism from primary alcohols.If secondary or tertiary alcohols are used, due to steric hindrance, alkenes are formed and not ethers.