Instructions: Consider the reaction below to answer the following question(s).
Methamphetamine can be synthesized by reacting phenyl-2-propanone with methylamine in the presence of H₂/Ni. Refer to instructions. Identify the nucleophile in the initial reaction of phenyl-2-propanone to yield intermediate A and classify the type of reaction that produces the final product from
A.

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Instructions: Consider the reaction below to answer the following question(s).
Methamphetamine can be synthesized by reacting phenyl-2-propanone with methylamine in the presence of H₂/Ni.

Refer to instructions. Identify the nucleophile in the initial reaction of phenyl-2-propanone to yield intermediate A and classify the type of reaction that produces the final product from
A.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Answer is The nucleophile is methylamine and the final (second) reaction is a reduction.

Instructions: Consider the Reaction Below to Answer the Following Question(s)