(b) Why is the following not a good way to prepare this ether? CONCISELY explain. (Three sentences max.) OH X". +H3C CH₂. OH H₂SO4 (cat amount) (~120°C)

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(b) Why is the following not a good way to prepare this ether? CONCISELY explain. (Three sentences
max.)
OH
+
H₂C
CH2-C
OH
H₂SO4
(cat amount)
(~120°C)
Transcribed Image Text:(b) Why is the following not a good way to prepare this ether? CONCISELY explain. (Three sentences max.) OH + H₂C CH2-C OH H₂SO4 (cat amount) (~120°C)
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