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Synthesis of Ethers

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When a mixture of t-butyl alcohol and ethyl alcohol is heated with conc. $H_{2} S O_{4},$ a single ether product is obtained. Identify the product giving proper reasons.

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Solution

t-Butylacohol on heating in the presence of conc. froms a stable carbocation which then reacts with (nucleophile) to give the product.

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