(2R,3S)-2-Bromo-3-phenylbutane undergoes an E2 elimination when treated with sodium methoxide. Draw all possible Newman projections for the bond relevant for the elimination reaction, and use those Newman projections to explain the stereochemical outcome of the reaction. Draw the final product and provide its IUPAC name.

(2R,3S)-2-Bromo-3-phenylbutane undergoes an E2 elimination when treated with sodium methoxide. Draw all possible Newman projections for the bond relevant for the elimination reaction, and use those Newman projections to explain the stereochemical outcome of the reaction. Draw the final product and provide its IUPAC name.

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