Question: Show how each of the following compounds can be synthesized from cyclopentanol and any necessary organic or inorganic reagents. In many cases the desired compound

Show how each of the following compounds can be synthesized from cyclopentanol and any necessary organic or inorganic reagents. In many cases the desired compound can be made from one prepared in an earlier part of the problem.
(a) 1-Phenylcyclopentanol
(b) 1-Phenylcyclopentene
(c) trans-2-Phenylcyclopentanol

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