Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 24 - Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins - Problems - Page 1165: Problem 24-9 a

Answer

Formation of the alanine in the laboratory by reductive amination of the α-ketoacid is shown in the picture below.

Work Step by Step

See picture.
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