Fischer Esterification of isopropyl alcohol is Concentrated sulfuric acid H20 HO. но Acetic acid Isopropyl alcohol Isopropyl acetate

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What is the reaction mechanism? Please label each step. Thank you

Fischer Esterification of isopropyl alcohol is
Concentrated
sulfuric acid
+
H20
OH
HO
Acetic acid
Isopropyl alcohol
Isopropyl acetate
Transcribed Image Text:Fischer Esterification of isopropyl alcohol is Concentrated sulfuric acid + H20 OH HO Acetic acid Isopropyl alcohol Isopropyl acetate
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