Which one of the following reaction conditions are used for preparing diethyl ether from ethyl alcohol?

H I / 200^{\circ} C

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C o n c . H_{2} S O_{4} / 140^{\circ} C

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N a O H / 70^{\circ} C

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N a O C_{2} H_{5} / 27^{\circ} C

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Solution

The correct option is D $C o n c . H_{2} S O_{4} / 140^{\circ} C$
preparation of diethyl ether from ethyl alcohol requires the acidic atmosphere which is created by $c o n c . H_{2} S O_{4} 140^{o} C$ , the reaction is: here 'R' is $- C_{2} H_{5}$

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