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.
