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Question

Can the hydroxyl group of propan-2-ol be favorably deprotonated by the base potassium ethanolate?

Chemical structure of potassium ethanolate, a base for deprotonating propan-2-ol.

Accepted Answer

The deprotonation of the hydroxyl group of propan-2-ol by the base potassium ethanolate is not favorable.

Answer

The deprotonation of the hydroxyl group of propan-2-ol by the base potassium ethanolate is favorable.