a-Amino acids can be prepared by the Strecker synthesis, a two-step process in which an
Chapter 24, Problem 24(choose chapter or problem)
\(\alpha-\text { Amino }\) acids can be prepared by the Strecker synthesis, a two-step process in which an aldehyde is treated with ammonium cyanide followed by hydroly sis of the amino nitrile intermediate with aqueous acid. Propose a mechanism for the reaction.
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\alpha- Amino
NH_4CN
H_2O
NH_2
H_3O+
NH_3
CO_2-
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