engineering chemistry MCQ #9

Diethyl ether is prepared by

engineering chemistry MCQ #9

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Diethyl ether is prepared by

    • A) Williamson synthesis
    • B) Dehydration of ethanol
    • C) Reaction of ethyl chloride with NaOH
    • D) Reaction of ethyl chloride with sodium ethoxide

    Answer: Dehydration of ethanol

    Explanation: Diethyl ether is prepared by the dehydration of ethanol, typically in the presence of an acid catalyst like sulfuric acid.