Question: In the resolution of 1-phenylethylamine using (+)-malic acid, the compound obtained by recrystallization of the mixture of diastereomeric salts is (R)-1-phenylethylammonium (S)-malate. The other component

In the resolution of 1-phenylethylamine using (+)-malic acid, the compound obtained by recrystallization of the mixture of diastereomeric salts is (R)-1-phenylethylammonium (S)-malate. The other component of the mixture is more soluble and remains in solution. What is the configuration of the more soluble salt?

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