The production of ethers with alcohol dehydration is a bimolecular process ( SN 2) that involves an alcohol molecule attacking a protonated alcohol molecule. The alkyl group should be free in the procedure. The alkyl group is inhibited in secondary and tertiary alcohols. As a result, the dominance of substitution is eliminated. As a result, alkenes are produced instead of ethers.
Preparation of ethers by acid dehydration of secondary or tertiary alcohols is not a suitable method. Give reason.
Preparation of ethers by acid dehydration of secondary or tertiary alcohols is not a suitable method. Give reason.