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Interpretation:
The sequence of reactions that will exclusively produce
Concept introduction:
Under acidic conditions, two molecules of an alcohol react to produce a symmetrical ether. If a mixture of alcohols is used, a total of three ethers – two symmetrical and one non-symmetrical – are produced.
If only a particular ether is to be produced, a different reaction called
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