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Write equation to show how acetic anhydride may be used to prepare isopropyl acetate.

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CH3COOC(CH3)3 + C3H7OH → CH3COOC3H7 + CH3COOH

The reaction involves the transesterification of acetic anhydride with isopropanol to form isopropyl acetate and acetic acid.

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