The formation of diethyl ether from ethanol is catalysed by:

H_{2} S O_{4}

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A l O_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is A $H_{2} S O_{4}$
DIethyl ether formed by the acid catalysed dehydration reaction of ethanol and sulfuric acid by the loss of water molecule.Sulfuric acid used as catalyst, as well as a dehydrating agent
$2 C_{2} H_{5} O H + H_{2} S O_{4} \to C_{2} H_{5} - O - C_{2} H_{5} + H_{2} O$

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