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Treatment of (2S, 3S)-2-bromo-3-phenylpentane with KOH can lead to different products, depending on the reaction pathway. Draw (2S, 3S)-2-bromo-3-phenylpentane and the major product(s) expected for each of the following reaction mechanisms: SN1, SN2. Please indicate the stereochemistry and regiochemistry clearly.

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When (2S, 3S)-2-bromo-3-phenylpentane undergoes SN1 reaction, the bromine first acts ...

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