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 Q.26  How is 1-propoxypropane synthesised from propan-1-ol? Write mechanism of this reaction.

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Propan-1-ol on dehydration using protic acids such as sulphuric acid gives 1-propoxypropane.

Mechanism of this reaction:

Formation of protonated alcohol.

Formation of carbocation: It is the slowest step and hence, the rate determining step of the reaction.

Formation of ethene by the elimination of a proton.

 

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