Question
Organic Chemistry Question on Stereochemistry
Identify the major product formed in the above reaction from the four choices listed below
A
(S)‐(+)‐2‐methylbutanoic acid
B
(S)‐(‐)‐2‐methylbutanoic acid
C
(S)‐(+)‐2‐methylbutanol
D
(S)‐(‐)‐2‐methylbutanol
Answer
(S)‐(+)‐2‐methylbutanoic acid
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A):(S)‐(+)‐2‐methylbutanoic acid