Which of the following reactions would not yield isopropyl acetate as major product?
A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV
E) I and III

Question

Which of the following reactions would not yield isopropyl acetate as major product?    
A) I 
B) II 
C) III 
D) IV 
E) I and III

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In reaction II, isopropyl alcohol is reacted with acetic acid in the presence of concentrated H2SO4. This leads to the formation of isopropyl acetate as the major product. All the other reactions involve the use of isopropyl alcohol and acetic anhydride in the presence of a catalyst, which leads to the formation of isopropyl acetate as the major product. Therefore, the reaction that would not yield isopropyl acetate as the major product is reaction II.

Which of the Following Reactions Would Not Yield Isopropyl Acetate