A solution prepared by mixing 10 mL of a 0.10 M solution of the R enantiomer of a compound and 30 mL of a 0.10 M solution of the S enantiomer was found to have an observed specific rotation of +4.8. What isthe specific rotation of each of the enantiomers? (Hint: mL * M = millimole, abbreviated as mmol)

A solution prepared by mixing 10 mL of a 0.10 M solution of the R enantiomer of a compound and 30 mL of a 0.10 M solution of the S enantiomer was found to have an observed specific rotation of +4.8. What isthe specific rotation of each of the enantiomers? (Hint: mL * M = millimole, abbreviated as mmol)

Organic Chemistry

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305080485

Author:John E. McMurry

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Chapter5: Stereochemistry At Tetrahedral Centers

Section5.3: Optical Activity

Problem 6P

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