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Synthesis of Ethers

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

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Ethers are formed as a result of acid dehydration by $S_{N} 2$ mechanism (from primary alcohols). If secondary or tertiary alcohols are used, due to steric hindrance, alkenes are formed and not ethers.

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