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n-Propyl bromide A when boiled with aqueous KOH undergoes hydrolysis forming compound 'B'. The compound 'B' reacts with concentrated sulphuric acid at 443 K to yield compound 'C'. Identify the compounds 'B' and 'C'.

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A mixed ether on heating with dilute H2SO4 under pressure, gives mixture of two alcohols, viz., methanol and ethanol. In this reaction, 80% yield of each alcohol is obtained. If the mass obtained for ethanol is 1.5 g, calculate the mass of the mixed ether used for the reaction.
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