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The acetone propanol reaction
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Acetone and propanol can react in a few different ways, depending on the conditions. One common reaction is a condensation reaction where propanol acts as a nucleophile and attacks the carbonyl group of acetone. This can lead to the formation of diisopropyl ketone and water as a byproduct. Alternatively, in the presence of an acid catalyst, propanol can act as a reducing agent and reduce acetone to isopropanol.
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