This question is about the two-step synthesis of an alcohol using a 2-bromopropane intermediate.
Alkene Q is used as the starting chemical in the following synthetic route to alcohol R.
Alkene Q 2-bromopropane alcohol R
State the identity of alkene Q and alcohol R.
This question is about alkene Q and Step 1.
[1]
[2]
State the mechanism involved in Step 1 and explain why it might not be effective in producing 2-bromopropane.
Give the reagents and conditions needed for Step 2.
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