Converting cyclopentanol to cyclopentane

Question

Assignment:

Q1. Classify the reaction shown below:
CH₃CH₂CHOHCH₃ -------------> CH₃CH₂COCH₃
a. oxidation
b. reduction
c. acid-base
d. none of the above

Q2. When (R)-2-butanol is treated with TsCl in pyridine, the product formed is...
a. a single enantiomer
b. a racemic mixture
c. a mixture of diastereomers
d. an achiral compound

Q3. Which of the following reagents can be used to convert cyclopentanol to cyclopentane?
a. 1) TsCl/pyridine 2) LiAlH₄
b. 1)NaBH₄ 2) H₃O⁺
c. 1)H₂SO₄/heat 2)H₂/Pt
d. A and C

Q4. Which of the following alcohols will react most rapidly with the Lucas reagent (HCl, ZnCl2)?
a. CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂OH
b. (CH₃)₃COH
c. CH₃CHOHCH₂CH₃
d. (CH₃)₂CHCH₂OH