Some Ethers Can Be Prepared by Heating the Appropriate Alcohol

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Essay

Some ethers can be prepared by heating the appropriate alcohol in the presence of sulfuric acid. Can di-sec-butyl ether be prepared from sec-butanol by this route? Explain your answer.

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