Apply retrosynthetic analysis to guide the preparation of each of the following

Question

Apply retrosynthetic analysis to guide the preparation of each of the following compounds from the indicated starting material, the write out the synthesis showing the necessary reagents.

a) 1-Propanol from 2-propanol

b) 1- Bromopropane from 2-bromopropane

c) 1,2- Dibromopropane from 2-bromopropane

d) 1-Bromo-2-propanol from 2-propanol

e) 1-Bromo-2-methyl-2- propanol from tert-butyl bromide

f) 1,2- epoxypropane from 2-propanol

g) tert- butyl alcohol from isobutyl alcohol

h) tert- butyl iodide from isobutyl iodide

i) trans-2-chlorocyclohexanol from cyclohexyl chloride

j) cyclopentyl iodide from cyclopentane

k) trans-1,2-dichlorocyclopentane from cyclopentane

Explanation / Answer

A:- (a) conc.H2SO4, Dil. H2SO4

     (b) alkalin KOH, HBr + ROOR

      (c) alkaline KOH, Br2

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