Question
Write and explain reactions to convert propan-l-ol into propan-$2-ol$.

Answer

The dehydration of propane-l-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 concemtrated $H_2SO_4$​​​​​​​ followed by hydrolysis.

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