Question

Convert : Propan-1-ol to Propan-2-ol. and. Propan-2-ol to Propan-1-ol ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

propan1ol to propan2ol :--

ch3_ch2_ch2_OH + conc. H2SO4 ---------) ch3_ch=ch2 + Hg(OAc)2 - THF/(NaBH4 - OH-) -----------) ch3_ch2(OH)_ch3

here, we use oxi mercuration and de mercuration method ..

propan2ol to propan1ol :--

ch3_ch2(OH)_ch3 + alc. KOH --------) ch3_ch =ch2 + B2H6 - THF/ (H2O2 - OH-) -------)ch3_ch2_ch2(OH)