We are asked to predict the product for the following reaction.
2 CH3CH2CH2OH + H2SO4 (140° C)
2 Alcohols + Acid → Alcohol Condensation → Ether
Predict the product for the following reaction.
2 CH3CH2CH2OH + H2SO4 (140° C)
A) propene
B) diethyl ether
C) 1-hexanol
D) 1-propoxypropane
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