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When ethyl alcohol is heated to `140^(@)C` with conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)`, the product formed is :

A

ethane

B

ethyl sulphate

C

diethyl ether

D

ethanol sulphate

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The correct Answer is:
C
Reaction of alcohol with conc. `H_2SO_4` at ` 140^(@)` C lead to intermolecular dehydration forming ether .
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