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What is the action of atmospheric oxygen on ethers?

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Ethers combine with atmospheric oxygen to form peroxide.

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Chapter 11: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers - Very Short Answer Questions

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SCERT Maharashtra Chemistry [English] 12 Standard HSC
Chapter 11 Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Very Short Answer Questions | Q 7

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