(D) When ethers are exposed to air and light for a long period,they undergo auto-oxidation to form explosive peroxides. For diethyl ether,the reaction

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(D) When ethers are exposed to air and light for a long period,they undergo auto-oxidation to form explosive peroxides. For diethyl ether,the reaction is: $C_2H_5-O-C_2H_5 + O_2 \xrightarrow{hv} CH_3-CH(OOH)-O-C_2H_5$ Thus,the product formed is a peroxide of diethyl ether.

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Peroxide of diethyl ether

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