Reaction of the following ketone with LiAlH4 gives two diastereomeric alcohols. Consider if nucleophilic approach would be hindered from either the top or bottom face, and then provide stereochemical descriptors for the major product. 2 3 1 4
Reaction of the following ketone with LiAlH4 gives two diastereomeric alcohols. Consider if nucleophilic approach would be hindered from either the top or bottom face, and then provide stereochemical descriptors for the major product. 2 3 1 4
Chapter22: Carbonyl Alpha-substitution Reactions
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