2. An ether is reacted with H2SO4 at 140°C. What is the likely outcome? an alkene will be formed O a carboxylic acid will be formed an alcohol and an alkane will be formed O no reaction will occur

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32. An ether is reacted with H2SO4 at 140°C. What is the likely outcome?
an alkene will be formed
O a carboxylic acid wil
pe formed
an alcohol and an alkane will be formed
O no reaction will occur
Transcribed Image Text:32. An ether is reacted with H2SO4 at 140°C. What is the likely outcome? an alkene will be formed O a carboxylic acid wil pe formed an alcohol and an alkane will be formed O no reaction will occur
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