What two types of physical data convinced you that your reaction proceeded in a stereospecific manner? Explain your reasoning. (2 points)
Of the two types of physical data listed above for Question 2, which one of them allows you to tell two pure samples of enantiomers apart? Explain your reasoning, and determine the absolute configuration of your sample of phenyllactic acid. Draw the structure of the product in its correct stereoisomeric form (3 points).