Complete the synthesis of (R)-4-methyl-2-((R)-1-(phenylthio)ethyl)pentane-1,2-diol from the starting material given ((Z)-2-isopropylbut-2-enal). You must list out all reagents/solvents used and draw the intermediate structures. You do NOT have to draw the mechanisms. Hint: the stereochemistry is very important. S OH -OH

Complete the synthesis of (R)-4-methyl-2-((R)-1-(phenylthio)ethyl)pentane-1,2-diol from the starting material given ((Z)-2-isopropylbut-2-enal). You must list out all reagents/solvents used and draw the intermediate structures. You do NOT have to draw the mechanisms. Hint: the stereochemistry is very important. S OH -OH

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Chapter30: Orbitals And Organic Chemistry: Pericyclic Reactions

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