(S)-(-)-2-Methyl-l-butanol can be converted to (+)-2-methylbutanoic acid without breaking any of the bonds to the asymmetric carbon....

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(S)-(-)-2-Methyl-l-butanol can be converted to (+)-2-methylbutanoic acid without breaking any of the bonds to the asymmetric carbon. What is the configuration of (-)-2-methylbutanoic acid?

CH,OH СООН CH;CH,

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0131407480

4th edition

Authors: Paula Yurkanis Bruice

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