
(a)
To determine: The use of Strecker synthesis to make phenylalanine.
Interpretation: The use of Strecker synthesis to make phenylalanine is to be shown.
Concept introduction: Strecker synthesis is a two step procedure that is used to synthesize alpha amino acids from
(b)
To determine: A mechanism for each step in the synthesis in part (a).
Interpretation: A mechanism for each step in the synthesis in part (a) is to be proposed.
Concept introduction: Strecker synthesis is a two step procedure that is used to synthesize alpha amino acids from aldehydes using a metal cyanide, acid catalyst and water. In first step, condensation of ammonia takes place with aldehyde to form an imine. It is followed generally by hydrolysis to

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