Discuss the acidic dehydration of primary alcohols at 443k
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Alcohols react with conc. H2SO4 to form different products under different conditions.
At 413 K, Ethers are formed : When alcohols are heated with conc. H2SO4 at 413 K, ethers (ROR') are formed.

At 433-443 K, Alkenes are formed : When alcohols are further heated at 433-443 K with conc. H2SO4, alkenes are formed
At 413 K, Ethers are formed : When alcohols are heated with conc. H2SO4 at 413 K, ethers (ROR') are formed.

At 433-443 K, Alkenes are formed : When alcohols are further heated at 433-443 K with conc. H2SO4, alkenes are formed
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