Question
Explain laboratory test for ethers.
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Answer
Ethers are neutral compounds in aqueous medium. Ethers do not react with bases, cold dilute acids, reducing agents, oxidizing agents and active metals. However, ethers dissolve in cold concentrated $H _2 SO _4$ due to formation of oxonium salts.
This property distinguishes ethers from hydrocarbons.
This property distinguishes ethers from hydrocarbons.
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