1. Fluoxetine, also known as Prozac, is prepared from intermediate compound A. Intermediate A can be prepared by a reaction between reagents B and C. Using the spectral data provided in the boxes, provide structures for B and C.
2. The physiologically active form of fluoxetine has (S) stereochemistry. Clearly draw wedge-and-dash bonds to your compound B, showing the stereochemistry needed to give S-fluoxetine.
3. The ¹H NMR spectrum of B or C is shown below. Match the spectra with either B or C and label in the box.

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1. Fluoxetine, also known as Prozac, is prepared from intermediate compound A. Intermediate A can be prepared by a reaction between reagents B and C. Using the spectral data provided in the boxes, provide structures for B and C.

2. The physiologically active form of fluoxetine has (S) stereochemistry. Clearly draw wedge-and-dash bonds to your compound B, showing the stereochemistry needed to give S-fluoxetine.
3. The ¹H NMR spectrum of B or C is shown below. Match the spectra with either B or C and label in the box.

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The Answer of 1. Fluoxetine, also known as Prozac, is prepared from intermediate compound A. Intermediate A can be prepared by a reaction between reagents B and C. Using the spectral data provided in the boxes, provide structures for B and C. 2. The physiologically active form of fluoxetine has (S) stereochemistry. Clearly draw wedge-and-dash bonds to your compound B, showing the stereochemistry needed to give S-fluoxetine. 3. The ¹H NMR spectrum of B or C is shown below. Match the spectra with either B or C and label in the box.

1 Fluoxetine, Also Known as Prozac, Is Prepared from Intermediate