Propose a plan to synthesize 2-methylpentane by Corey-Posner-Whitesides-House Reaction using the following reagents. Isopropyl chloride + 2Li + Copper iodide (CuI) + Chloropropane

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Propose a plan to synthesize 2-methylpentane by Corey-Posner-Whitesides-House Reaction using the following reagents.

Isopropyl chloride + 2Li + Copper iodide (CuI) + Chloropropane

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