What is stereochemical outcome could be expected with no catalyst present versus with catalyst present?  (enantiopure L-prolinamide is the catalyst).   The product is 4-hydroxy-4-(4-nitrophenyl)butan-2-one.

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What is stereochemical outcome could be expected with no catalyst present versus with catalyst present?  (enantiopure L-prolinamide is the catalyst).   The product is 4-hydroxy-4-(4-nitrophenyl)butan-2-one. 

OH
NHME
H +
O2N
O2N
Transcribed Image Text:OH NHME H + O2N O2N
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