A 1.25 g sample of coniine, the toxic extract of hemlock, was dissolved in ethanol and placed in a sample cell with a 5.00 cm pathlength. The observed rotation at the sodium D line was +1.210 and [a]pwas +19.4°. Calculate the volume of ethanol us dissolve the sample. 5.0 mL a. O b. 10.0 mL O c. 20.0 mL O d. 15.0 mL Save Answer

A 1.25 g sample of coniine, the toxic extract of hemlock, was dissolved in ethanol and placed in a sample cell with a 5.00 cm pathlength. The observed rotation at the sodium D line was +1.210 and [a]pwas +19.4°. Calculate the volume of ethanol us dissolve the sample. 5.0 mL a. O b. 10.0 mL O c. 20.0 mL O d. 15.0 mL Save Answer

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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