Question: Optically pure (S)-(+)-2-butanol was converted to its methanesulfonate ester according to the reaction shown.

Optically pure (S)-(+)-2-butanol was converted to its methanesulfonate ester according to the reaction shown.

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a The reaction of an alcohol with a sulfonyl chloride gives a sulfonate ester The oxygen of the alcohol remains in place and is the atom to which the ... View full answer

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