Consider a mixture that is 38% (+) enantiomer and the rest is the (-) enantiomer. a) In which direction would the mixture rotate plane-polarized light? Briefly explain. b) What is the %ee of the mixture? Briefly explain or draw a pie chart like those done in class. c) If the (+) enantiomer has a specific rotation of +28.5°, what is the specific rotation of the mixture? Show whork.

Consider a mixture that is 38% (+) enantiomer and the rest is the (-) enantiomer. a) In which direction would the mixture rotate plane-polarized light? Briefly explain. b) What is the %ee of the mixture? Briefly explain or draw a pie chart like those done in class. c) If the (+) enantiomer has a specific rotation of +28.5°, what is the specific rotation of the mixture? Show whork.

Organic Chemistry

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Chapter5: Stereochemistry At Tetrahedral Centers

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