What is the best synthesis route to prepare (2R)‐1‐phenylbutan‐2‐ol starting from benzene, without using Mg or Riemer-Tiemman reaction?

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What is the best synthesis route to prepare (2R)‐1‐phenylbutan‐2‐ol starting from benzene, without using Mg or Riemer-Tiemman reaction?

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