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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2025

Which of the following ethers cannot be prepared by bimolecular dehydration of alcohol?
(A) 2-Methoxy-2-methylpropane
(B) 2-Methoxy propane
(C) 1-Ргорохургopane
(D) 2-Ethoxy butane
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A (A), (B) and (D) only
  2. B (A), (B) and (C) only
  3. C (A), (B), (C) and (D)
  4. D (B), (C) and (D) only
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(A) (A), (B) and (D) only

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Bimolecular dehydration of alcohol is suitable for preparing symmetrical ethers from primary alcohols. It is not suitable for tertiary alcohols (elimination predominates) or for efficient preparation of unsymmetrical ethers, especially involving secondary alcohols (mixture of…
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