Show the Mechanism of the First Step in the Strecker

question 15

Essay

Show the mechanism of the first step in the Strecker synthesis to prepare racemic leucine from
3-methylbutanal.

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Definitions:

Foraging Society

A society that subsists by hunting, fishing, and gathering wild food rather than cultivating plants or domesticating animals.

Spiritual Guide

A person who helps others explore and deepen their spiritual beliefs and practices, often acting as a mentor or advisor.

Healing Force

A universal energy or power believed by some to aid in the recovery from physical or emotional ailments.

Ju/'hoansi Bodies

Pertains to the physical anthropology and health practices of the Ju/'hoansi, a San people living in the Kalahari Desert, known for their traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle.