3 Calculate (a) the optical purity of a mixture of 3.5 g ()- menthol and 2.7 g (+) - menthol. (b) What is the observed rotation of the mixture if the specific rotation of (-) - menthol is -48°.

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3 @Calculate (a) the optical purity of a mixture of 3.5 g (- menthol and 2.7 g (+) - menthol.
(b) What is the observed rotation of the mixture if the specific rotation of (-) - menthol is 48°.
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