Question 1
Classify the reaction shown below:
CH3CH2CHOHCH3 -------------> CH3CH2COCH3
a. oxidation
b. reduction
c. acid-base
d. none of the above
Question 2
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
Question 3
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
Question 4 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