Why Does the Formation of Salts of a Racemic Mixture

question 1

Multiple Choice

Why does the formation of salts of a racemic mixture of N-acetyl valine with a single enantiomer of -methylbenzylamine enable the separation of the two enantiomers of N-acetyl valine?

• A) They form amides.
• B) They form diastereomers.
• C) They form salts.
• D) They form meso compounds.

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