Dehydration of 2-propanol occurs in 14M H2SO4 at 100 8C. (a) Using curved arrows, write

Chapter 7, Problem 7.12

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Dehydration of 2-propanol occurs in 14M H2SO4 at 100 8C. (a) Using curved arrows, write all steps in a mechanism for the dehydration. (b) Explain the essential role performed in alcohol dehydrations by the acid catalyst. [Hint: Consider what would have to happen if no acid were present.]

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