Question

Difference between acidic dehydration by h2so4 and ether formation alcohol?

Answer 1

The dehydration reaction of alcohols to generate alkene proceeds by heating the alcohols in the presence of a strong acid, such as sulfuric or phosphoric acid, at high temperatures. The required range of reaction temperature decreases with increasing substitution of the hydroxy-containing carbon: ... 3° alcohols: 25°– 80°C.