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Q.27   Preparation of ethers by acid dehydration of secondary or tertiary alcohols is not a suitable method. Give reason.

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The formation of ethers by dehydration of a primary alcohol is an SN2 reaction. In case of secondary or tertiary alcohols, the alkyl group is hindered and hence elimination dominates substitution. Therefore alkenes are formed in place of ethers.

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