2.10 g of an unknown compound was dissolved in 15.00 mL of ethanol. The sample was placed in a 10.0 cm cell in a polarimeter and the angle of rotation was determined to be -18.48°. What is the specific rotation of this unknown (show work) and specify if the compound is levorotatory or dextrorotatory?

2.10 g of an unknown compound was dissolved in 15.00 mL of ethanol. The sample was placed in a 10.0 cm cell in a polarimeter and the angle of rotation was determined to be -18.48°. What is the specific rotation of this unknown (show work) and specify if the compound is levorotatory or dextrorotatory?

Organic Chemistry

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ISBN:9781305080485

Author:John E. McMurry

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Chapter5: Stereochemistry At Tetrahedral Centers

Section5.3: Optical Activity

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