PRE LAB QUESTIONS

Describe the difference between the products obtained from "pathway a$"$ and "pathway $b$ for the first reduction of benzil in figure $1$ and why this difference occurs.

Label the chiral products of "pathway a$"$ and "pathway b$"$ as R or S stereoisomers.

How are the $R$ and $S$ stereoisomers of $(+)$ and $(-)$ benzoin related.

Complete the data table as much as possible in advance.