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Propan-2-ol to 2-methylpropan-2-ol.

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To convert propan-2-ol to 2-methylpropan-2-ol, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Oxidation of Propan-2-ol - **Reagent**: Use a mild oxidizing agent such as Pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC). - **Reaction**: Propan-2-ol (a secondary alcohol) is oxidized to acetone (a ketone). **Chemical Reaction**: \[ \text{Propan-2-ol} \xrightarrow{\text{PCC}} \text{Acetone} \] ...
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