Question

Suggest a sequence of reactions suitable for preparing each of the following compounds from the indicated starting material. You may use any necessary organic or inorganic reagents.

$1-$bromo$-2-$propanol from $2-$propanol

Answer 1

2-propanol is dehydrated with conc. sulphuric acid to obtain propene.
This is followed by the addition of bromine water to obtain 1-bromo-2-propanol.