Propose a brief and efficient synthesis of 4-propylheptan-4-ol, starting from 1-bromopropane and CO2 as your only source of carbon atoms. You may use any other reagents as necessary.

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Chapter20: Dienes, Conjugated Systems, And Pericyclic Reactions
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Propose a brief and efficient synthesis of 4-propylheptan-4-ol, starting from 1-bromopropane and CO2 as your only source of carbon atoms. You may use any other reagents as necessary.

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