After an attempt to resolve a racemate into its entantiomers, the observed rotation is +22.4 degrees per g/L. If the known specific rotation is +24.2 degrees per g/L, what is the % enantiomeric excess of the compund?

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After an attempt to resolve a racemate into its entantiomers, the observed rotation is +22.4 degrees per g/L. If the known specific rotation is +24.2 degrees per g/L, what is the % enantiomeric excess of the compund? 

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