What type of reaction occurs when an alcohol reacts with an acid to form an ethe

Practice Questions

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What type of reaction occurs when an alcohol reacts with an acid to form an ether?
  1. Esterification
  2. Dehydration
  3. Condensation
  4. Hydrolysis

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What type of reaction occurs when an alcohol reacts with an acid to form an ether?
  • Step 1: Identify the reactants - an alcohol and an acid.
  • Step 2: Understand that a condensation reaction involves the combination of two molecules with the loss of a small molecule, usually water.
  • Step 3: Recognize that when the alcohol and acid react, they form an ether and release water.
  • Step 4: Conclude that this specific type of reaction is called a condensation reaction.
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