When (R)-(2)-mandelic acid (a-hydroxy-a-phenylacetic acid) is treated with CH3OH and
Chapter 21, Problem 21.36(choose chapter or problem)
When (R)-(2)-mandelic acid (a-hydroxy-a-phenylacetic acid) is treated with CH3OH and H2SO4, and the resulting compound is treated with excess LiAlH4 in ether, then H2O, a levorotatory product is obtained that reacts with periodic acid. Give the structure, name, and absolute configuration of this product.
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