Optically active amino acids undergo racemization at the position when treated with strongly basic conditions. Provide

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Optically active amino acids undergo racemization at the α position when treated with strongly basic conditions. Provide a mechanism that supports this observation.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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