Which of the following is formed when an excess of alcohol is treated with concentrated H2SO4 at low temperature?

Answer: Diethyl ether
Explanation

Ether is formed when ethyl alcohol is heated with conc. H2 ...

When excess ethanol is heated with sulphuric acid at a temperature of 413K (1400C) we get Diethyl ether.

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