Question

$P_1$ and $P_2$ products are identify by

• A. Acetone and n-propanol
• B. Propanal and ethanol
• C. Acetone and isopropanol
• D. Propanal and n-propanol

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Acetone and n-propanol

Answer 2

The reaction is the acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of an enol ether. The enol ether is isopropenyl n-propyl ether. The hydrolysis proceeds via protonation of the double bond, nucleophilic attack by water, and cleavage of the C-O bond, yielding a carbonyl compound and an alcohol. In this case, it yields acetone (a ketone) and n-propanol (an alcohol).