As noted in the A Word About . . . Alkaloids and the Dart-Poison Frogs on page

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As noted in the "A Word About . . . Alkaloids and the Dart-Poison Frogs" on page 341, many alkaloids have potent efficacy with regard to disrupting neurological function. Methamphetamine hydrochloride is an addictive and toxic stimulant.
a. Outline a synthesis of methamphetamine hydrochloride (shown below) that uses 1 phenyl-2-propanone (phenylacetone) and methylamine as carbon sources.
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b. Will the product of your proposed synthesis be optically active or racemic? Explain why.

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Organic Chemistry A Short Course

ISBN: 978-1111425562

13th edition

Authors: Harold Hart, Christopher M. Hadad, Leslie E. Craine, David J. Hart

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