α-Amino acids can be prepared by treating an aldehyde with ammonia/trace acid, followed by hydrogen cyanide, followed by acid-catalyzed hydrolysis. What amino acid is formed when the aldehyde that is used is 3-methylbutanal?

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α-Amino acids can be prepared by treating an aldehyde with ammonia/trace acid, followed by hydrogen cyanide, followed by acid-catalyzed hydrolysis.

What amino acid is formed when the aldehyde that is used is 3-methylbutanal?

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