Friedel-Crafts Alkylation Question

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Homework Statement


Suggest a procedure for preparing pure n-propyl-p-xylene that doesn't require separating it from isopropyl-p-xylene.

Homework Equations


Friedel-Crafts Alkylation equations (I don't know how to type them onto the computer lol, but I know what they are).

The Attempt at a Solution


I have no idea on how to come up with a procedure.
 
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The most stable ones will have maximum yield, and the less stable ones will have lesser yield.
 
Okay cool, I got it. Thanks!
 
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