Answer: Reactants==>2 molecules of propanol.
Condition for Reaction to occur==> Strong acid,e.g HCl and high temperature (140°C).
Explanation:
Dipropyl ether can be sythesized commonly in two ways;
(1). Williamson ether synthesis of dipropyl ether: this chemical reaction involves the reaction of alkyl halide(propyl halide) with conjugate base of propanol.
(2). Acid catalyzed ether synthesis of dipropyl ether: this is the reaction this question is talking about. A strong acid is used in the Chemical Reaction, and , it is reaction between two(2) molecules of propanol. This is done in the presence of strong acid such as HCl and high temperature (up to 140°C).
The Reactants are the two molecules of propanol. The condition necessary for the reaction to occur is that the temperature must be high(140-143°C) and it must be in the presence of a strong acid.
In a dehydration reaction, 2 molecules lose one water molecule to combine. In presence of strong acid ([tex]\bold{H_2SO4}[/tex]) and high temperature at [tex]\bold{145^oC}[/tex] propanol can be accomplished to synthesize dipropyl ether.
Dehydration of Alcohol:
In high acidic and high-temperature conditions, alcohol dehydrates to form ether.
[tex]\bold{2R-OH \rightarrow R-O-R +H_2O}[/tex]
2 molecules of propanol will combine to form dipropyl ether in the presence of strong acid ([tex]\bold{H_2SO4}[/tex]) at [tex]\bold{145^oC}[/tex].
[tex]\bold{2CH_3 CH_2CH_2OH \rightarrow CH_3 CH_2CH_2-O-CH_2CH_2CH_3 + H_2O }[/tex]
Therefore, In presence of strong acid ([tex]\bold{H_2SO4}[/tex]) and high temperature at [tex]\bold{145^oC}[/tex]
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