Question

The order of dehydration of alcohols leading to the formation of ethers follows the sequence:

• A. Primary>tertiary>secondary
• B. Tertiary>secondary>primary
• C. Secondary>primary>tertiary
• D. Primary>secondary>tertiary

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Primary>secondary>tertiary

The order of dehydration of alcohols leading to the formation of ethers follows the sequence primary>secondary>tertiary .As in case of primary alcohol nucleophilic substitution reaction occurs but with tertiary alcohol it gives more of alkenes.