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When methyl alcohol is heated to 140^(@)...

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

A

Ethyl sulphate

B

Dimethyl ether

C

Ethane

D

Ethanoyl sulphate

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The correct Answer is:
B
Diethylether is formed
`C_(2)H_(5)OHunderset(140^(@)C)overset(H_(2)SO_(4))rarrC_(2)H_(5)HSO_(4)underset(-H_(2)SO_(4))overset(C_(2)H_(5)OH)rarrC_(2)H_(5)-O-C_(2)H_(5)`
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