13. You are given the following data for the stereoisomer shown. You have a sample of this molecule that has a measured optical rotation identical to this data. Which of the following statements do you know are TRUE? Br [a] = -23.1 O A. A sample with an optical rotation of -13.1 has an enantiomeric excess of the S isomer. O B. A sample with a 75% of the S sample and a 25% of the R sample

13. You are given the following data for the stereoisomer shown. You have a sample of this molecule that has a measured optical rotation identical to this data. Which of the following statements do you know are TRUE? Br [a] = -23.1 O A. A sample with an optical rotation of -13.1 has an enantiomeric excess of the S isomer. O B. A sample with a 75% of the S sample and a 25% of the R sample

Organic Chemistry

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305080485

Author:John E. McMurry

Publisher:John E. McMurry

Chapter5: Stereochemistry At Tetrahedral Centers

Section5.3: Optical Activity

Problem 6P

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