When Alcoholic Oh Is Converted To Ether

When alcoholic OH (hydroxyl group) is converted to ether, it undergoes dehydration, meaning that the hydroxyl group is lost and replaced with an ether group. The process of converting an alcohol to an ether is called etherification. This is typically done by reacting the alcohol with a strong acid catalyst, such as sulfuric acid, in the presence of an alkene or other suitable compound.