Synthetic schemes to convert butane to 2,3-dimethylpent-2-ene

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Homework Statement



Convert the following:
From butane to 2,3-dimethylpent-2-ene

Homework Equations



organic synthesis

The Attempt at a Solution


Working forwards I get:
Cl2 and light/separate yielding 1-chorobutane

Working backwards I get:
2,3-dimethylpent-2-ene converted by I- and acetone
and the vic dibromide compound (2,3-dibromopent-2-ene)
this is converted from Br2/CCl4

That's all I have and I am stuck... any help is appreciated!
 
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