Question

2. For the following transformations provide a detailed mechanism that explains the formation of the product of the illustrated reactions. (33 points). B: Show the mechanism for the formation of product a in the large box below (from starting material to hydrolysis product a), and show the intermediate and product formed in pathway b. If multiple stereoisomers are formed, draw one stereoisomer in the box.

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