Solution: Isopropanol is prepared by reacting propylene

Chapter 24, Problem 24.67

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Isopropanol is prepared by reacting propylene (CH3CHCH2) with sulfuric acid, followed by treatment with water. (a) Show the sequence of steps leading to the product. What is the role of sulfuric acid? (b) Draw the structure of an alcohol that is an \ isomer of isopropanol. (c) Is isopropanol a chiral molecule? (d) What property of isopropanol makes it useful as a rubbing alcohol?

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