Question

How will you convert propan-1-ol to propan-2-ol?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

You have CH3-CH2-CH2-OH (propan-1-ol)

Heat in the presence of concentrated H2SO4 ,to dehydrate it and form propene (CH2=CH-CH3)

CH3-CH2-CH2-OH = CH2=CH-CH3 (after heating with concentrated H2SO4)

Now to propene add water (you may use mercuric acetate as it favours Markownikoff addition )

CH3-CH=CH2 + H2O = CH3-CH(OH)-CH3 (propan-2-ol)