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Question
The mechanism of dehydration of an alcohol to give an ether involves formation of :
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The acid-catalyzed dehydration of alcohols to form ethers also involves formation of a carbocation (carbonium ion) intermediate. Protonation of the alcohol is followed by nucleophilic attack of another alcohol molecule on the carbocation.
Hint
What intermediate is formed in dehydration to ethers?