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Write and explain reactions to convert propan-1-ol into propan-2-ol?

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The dehydration of propane-1-ol to propene is the first step. Markownikoff hydration of propene is the second step to get the product propan-2-ol. This is brought about by reaction with concerntrated H,SO, followed by hydrolysis.
`underset(("Propan -1-ol"))(CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-OH)overset(Al_2O_3)underset(623K)rarr underset("(Propene)")(CH_3-CH=CH_2) underset(ii.H_2O)overset(i.Con H_2SO_4)rarrundersetunderset(("Propan -2-ol"))(OH)underset(|)(CH_3-CH-CH_3)`
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