Geminal diols, or \(\text { 1, 1-diols }\) are usually unstable, spontaneously losing water to give carbonyl compounds. Therefore, geminal diols are regarded as hydrated forms of ketones and aldehydes. Propose a mechanism for the acid-catalyzed loss of water from
\(\text { propane-2,2-diol }\) to give acetone.
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
1,1-diols
propane-2,2-diol
CH_3
HO
OH
CH_3
C
propane-2,2-diol
H+
CH_3
C
CH_3
H2O
Solution 45SP
The mechanism for the acid-catalyzed loss of water from propane -2, 2-diol to give acetone is given below.--