From ethyl alcohol get: a) simple ether; b) Complex broadcast. Draw up the equations of the corresponding reactions.

To solve, we write down the synthesis equations for the ether:
a) C2H5OH + C2H5OH = C2H5 – O – C2H5 + H20 – esterification occurs when heated, in the presence of sulfuric acid as a dehydrating agent, an ether, diethyl ether is obtained;
b) Н3С – СН2 – СООН + С2Н5ОН = Н3С – СН2 – СОО – С2Н5 + Н2О – propionoethyl ester was formed during the esterification reaction.
These reactions show the connection between alcohols, organic acids and ethers. The reaction products are simple, and the ester is used as a solvent for organic compounds.