Chapter 27.3, Problem 11P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The stepwise sequence to resolve the racemic mixture of leucine enantiomers into optically active amino acids using $(R)\text{-α}$-methylbenzylamine is to be stated.

Concept introduction: Racemic mixture is a mixture of enantiomers in equal amounts. It is optically inactive. Racemic mixture can be resolved by the conversion of enantiomers into diastereomers.