Problem: Draw the products formed when 2-propanol [(CH3)2CHOH], the main ingredient of rubbing alcohol, is treated with H2SO4.
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We’re being asked to draw the products for the reaction of 2-propanol with H2SO4.
Recall that a Bronsted-Lowry acid is a proton (H+) donor while a Bronsted-Lowry base is a proton acceptor.
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Draw the products formed when 2-propanol [(CH3)2CHOH], the main ingredient of rubbing alcohol, is treated with H2SO4.
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