Question

The synthesis of dipropyl ether can be accomplished using 1-propanol. What reactants and conditions are necessary for this to occur

Answer 1

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.