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**Indicate the Major Organic Products from the Reaction Shown**

This image illustrates a chemical reaction involving organic compounds. The reactant on the left is a beta-hydroxy ketone, more specifically a 3-hydroxybutan-2-one (acetoin). The chemical structure shows a ketone group (>C=O) bonded to a carbon that also has a hydroxyl group (-OH).

The reaction involves the addition of an alcohol (on the right), specifically isopropanol (CH₃CHOHCH₃), in the presence of sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) as a catalyst.

### Reaction Diagram:

- **Reactant:**
  - Structure: The molecule has four carbon atoms. The second carbon (from the left) is double-bonded to an oxygen atom, and the third carbon is bonded to a hydroxyl group.
  
- **Catalyst:**
  - H₂SO₄ (sulfuric acid) is indicated below the arrow, denoting its role in facilitating the reaction.

### Reaction Process:

This type of reaction typically involves acid-catalyzed dehydration or esterification, where the hydroxyl group may participate in forming an ether or an ester, depending on conditions.

### Expected Products:

In an acid-catalyzed reaction with an alcohol, potential products could involve:

1. **Ester Formation:** A possibility of forming an ester if the hydroxyl group reacts with the alcohol.
2. **Ether Formation:** Potential formation of an ether through the joining of the alcohol and ketone group.

The specific major organic product will depend on the reaction conditions and mechanism, which often require detailed analysis at the molecular level.

*Note: This explanation assumes a basic understanding of organic chemistry nomenclature and reaction types. It provides a general overview relevant for educational purposes.*
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Transcribed Image Text:**Indicate the Major Organic Products from the Reaction Shown** This image illustrates a chemical reaction involving organic compounds. The reactant on the left is a beta-hydroxy ketone, more specifically a 3-hydroxybutan-2-one (acetoin). The chemical structure shows a ketone group (>C=O) bonded to a carbon that also has a hydroxyl group (-OH). The reaction involves the addition of an alcohol (on the right), specifically isopropanol (CH₃CHOHCH₃), in the presence of sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) as a catalyst. ### Reaction Diagram: - **Reactant:** - Structure: The molecule has four carbon atoms. The second carbon (from the left) is double-bonded to an oxygen atom, and the third carbon is bonded to a hydroxyl group. - **Catalyst:** - H₂SO₄ (sulfuric acid) is indicated below the arrow, denoting its role in facilitating the reaction. ### Reaction Process: This type of reaction typically involves acid-catalyzed dehydration or esterification, where the hydroxyl group may participate in forming an ether or an ester, depending on conditions. ### Expected Products: In an acid-catalyzed reaction with an alcohol, potential products could involve: 1. **Ester Formation:** A possibility of forming an ester if the hydroxyl group reacts with the alcohol. 2. **Ether Formation:** Potential formation of an ether through the joining of the alcohol and ketone group. The specific major organic product will depend on the reaction conditions and mechanism, which often require detailed analysis at the molecular level. *Note: This explanation assumes a basic understanding of organic chemistry nomenclature and reaction types. It provides a general overview relevant for educational purposes.*
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Acid and alcohol react each other in presence of the catalytic amount of H2SO4 to form an ester as the major product along with water.

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