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Propanol and propanol self condensation product

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Propanol (CH3CH2CH2OH) undergoes self-condensation to form dipropyl ether (CH3CH2CH2OCH2CH2CH3) and water. This reaction requires the presence of a strong acid catalyst, like sulfuric acid. The reaction proceeds via an SN2 mechanism where the alkoxide ion of one propanol molecule attacks the carbon atom of another propanol molecule.

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