Explain why the acid-catalyzed condensation is a poor method for the synthesis of an unsymmetrical ether such as ethyl methyl ether, CH3CH2OCH3. Check all that apply. a. equimolar amounts of ethanol and methanol would produce CH3CH2OCH3and CH3OCH3 in addition to CH3CH2OCH2CH3
b. assymetrical ethers are unstable when exposed to acid and tend to undergo hydration to form alcohols.
c. a mixture of ethers is difficult to separate.