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Which of the following alcohols gives th...

Which of the following alcohols gives the best yield of dialkyl ether on being heated with a trace of sulphuric acid ?

A

2-pentanol

B

Cyclopentanol

C

2-methyl-2-butanol

D

1-pentanol

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The correct Answer is:
D
1-Pentanol
Primary alcohols readily form ether when heated with cone. `H_2SO_4`.
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