The clandestine synthesis of methamphetamine from P2P or pseudoephedrine involves what chemical process?

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The clandestine synthesis of methamphetamine from P2P or pseudoephedrine involves a chemical process known as reductive amination, in which an imine intermediate is formed and subsequently reduced to the amine product (methamphetamine). This involves using a reducing agent, such as lithium aluminum hydride, to convert the imine to the desired amine product. Oxidative additions involve the addition of an oxidizing agent, reductive oxidation involves the removal of electrons, and a Grignard reaction involves the formation of a carbon-carbon bond through reaction with an organomagnesium reagent. None of these processes are involved in the synthesis of methamphetamine from P2P or pseudoephedrine.

The Clandestine Synthesis of Methamphetamine from P2P or Pseudoephedrine Involves