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

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.