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What is the by product produced in the manufacture of isopropyl alcohol by indirect hydration of propylene?(a) Isopropanol(b) Isopropyl ether(c) Acetic acid(d) Fumaric acidI have been asked this question in an interview.This intriguing question comes from C3 Compounds topic in section Synthetic Organic Chemical Industries of Chemical Technology

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Correct choice is (B) Isopropyl ether

Explanation: In the MANUFACTURE of isopropanol propylene is SULPHATED to produce isopropyl acid sulphate which on HYDROLYSIS PRODUCES diiospropyl sulphate which finally produces isopropyl ether as a by-product.



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