A sample of 1-chloro-1-phenylethane with an [α]²⁵_D of -94.8^∘ is reacted with NH₃ in methanol/water solvent. The major substitution product of the reaction is 1-phenyl-1-ethylamine with an [α]²⁵_D of -8.6^∘. Given that optically pure (R) 1-chloro-1-phenylethane has a specific rotation of -109.0^∘ and that optically pure (R) 1-phenyl-1-ethylamine has a specific rotation of +39.3^∘, which of the following statements best describes this reaction?

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The Answer of A sample of 1-chloro-1-phenylethane with an [α]²⁵_D of -94.8^∘ is reacted with NH₃ in methanol/water solvent. The major substitution product of the reaction is 1-phenyl-1-ethylamine with an [α]²⁵_D of -8.6^∘. Given that optically pure (R) 1-chloro-1-phenylethane has a specific rotation of -109.0^∘ and that optically pure (R) 1-phenyl-1-ethylamine has a specific rotation of +39.3^∘, which of the following statements best describes this reaction?

A Sample of 1-Chloro-1-Phenylethane with an [α]25D of -94

A Sample of 1-Chloro-1-Phenylethane with an [α]²⁵_D of -94