How is diethyl ether prepared by continuous etherification process? Why is the process so called?
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When an excess of ethyl alcohol is distilled with concentrated H2SO4 at 413 K (140 °C), diethyl ether is formed. This reaction takes place in two steps: ... Step-II: Formation of diethyl ether: Ethyl hydrogen sulphate then reacts with excess of ethyl alcohol at 413 K and forms diethyl ether
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