Explain why the acid catalyze condensation is a poor method for the synthesis of

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Explain why the acid catalyze condensation is a poor method for the synthesis of an unsymmetrical ether such as Ethel methyl either CH3CH2 OCH3? Part A Explain why the acid-catalyzed condensation is a poor method for the synthesis of an unsy Check all that apply. mmetical other such as ethyl mothyl ether, CH, CH,OCH ymetrical ethers are unstable when exposed to acid and tend to undergo hydration to form alcohols O equimolar amounts of ethanol and meth anot,yould produce CHs CH2OCH and CHsOCHs in adition to CHa CH, OCH, CHs a mixture of ethers is difficult to separate Previous Answers Request Answer incorrect; Try Again; 5 attempts remaining Provide Feedback A12 Lecture pptx A 14 Lecture.pptx 13.Lecture pptx 15 Lecture.pptx at e O Type here to search

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Both (b) and (c) are applicable as acid catalysed condensation of methanol and ethanol produces CH3-O-CH3 , CH2CH3-O-CH2CH3 and CH2CH3-O-CH3 . and this mixture of ethers is difficult to separate .

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