Question

How is 1-propoxypropane synthesised from propan-1-ol? Write mechanism of this reaction.

Answer 1

1-propoxypropane can be synthesized from propan-1-ol dehydration.
propan-1-ol undergoes dehydration in the presence of protic acids(such as H2SO4,H3PO4) to give 1-propoxypropane.
2CH3CH2CH2-OH→CH3CH2CH2-O-CH2CH2CH3
 Propane-1-ol            1-Propoxypropane
the mechanism of this reaction involves the following three steps:
Step1:protonation
Step 2:Nucleophilic attack
Step 3:Deprotonation