acid-catalyzed-condensation-is-impractical-for-the-synthesis-of-the-unsymmetrica

Question

Acid-catalyzed condensation is impractical for the synthesis of the unsymmetrical ether shown below. Explain why this is true.
isopropyl propyl ether, (CH₃)₂CH−O−CH₂CH₂CH₃

Accepted Answer

The acid-catalyzed condensation produces a mixture of ethers with similar boiling points, which makes it difficult to isolate the desired product.

Answer

The acid-catalyzed condensation requires a strong acid, which is not commercially available.

Answer

The acid-catalyzed condensation gives a high yield of the product, which is undesirable.

Answer

The acid-catalyzed condensation gives water-insoluble products, which is undesirable.

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