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L and D Amino Acids

29. Amino Acids / L and D Amino Acids / Problem 1

Show how D-leucine can be synthesized from the L-enantiomer of leucic acid

A

Synthesis pathway from L-leucic acid to D-leucine using HCl and reagents.

B

Synthesis pathway from L-leucic acid to D-leucine using TsCl and ammonia.

C

Another synthesis pathway from L-leucic acid to D-leucine using TsCl and ammonia.

D

Alternative synthesis pathway from L-leucic acid to D-leucine using HCl and reagents.

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