Chapter 21, Problem 21.36AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure, name, and absolute configuration of the end levorotatory product of the given reaction are to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Esters are formed by the reaction of an acid with an alcohol. The process of formation of esters is known as esterification.

The metal hydride reagents are good reducing agents such as ${\text{LiAlH}}_{\text{4}}$. Lithium aluminum hydride is used in many organic syntheses as a reducing agent.

The naming of chiral center and geometric isomers are based on Cahn-Ingold-Prelog priority rules. If the priority assigned to each group attached to the chirality center in a molecule is in a clockwise direction, then it is the R-stereoisomer, and if this is counter-clockwise, then it is the S-stereoisomer. R and S-stereoisomer are mirror images of each other.