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12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols - Part 3 of 4
12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols / Making Ethers - Alcohol Condensation / Problem 11

Determine which of the following ethers can be synthesized via condensation of the corresponding alcohols in good yield. Propose a synthesis plan for ethers that can't be made via condensation.
(i) diethyl ether
(ii) methyl ethyl ether
(iii) di-n-propyl ether

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