Concept explainers
(a)
To determine: The structures for the intermediates
Interpretation: The structures for the intermediates
Concept introduction: Amino acids can occur in D and L configurations which are usually used by the cells of the living organism. The left-handed configuration of an amino acid around the central carbon atom is known as L-form of amino acid and the right-handed configuration of an amino acid around a central carbon atom is known as R-form of amino acid.
(b)
To determine: The fact that helps in knowing that the product is entirely the unnatural D-configuration.
Interpretation: The fact that helps in knowing that the product is entirely the unnatural D-configuration is to be given.
Concept introduction: Amino acids can occur in D and L configurations which are usually used by the cells of the living organism. The left-handed configuration of an amino acid around the central carbon atom is known as L-form of amino acid and the right-handed configuration of an amino acid around a central carbon atom is known as R-form of amino acid.
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