For the structure of (S) lactic acid it has a specific rotation +3.8. a) If the% e.e of a lactic acid solution is 70%, what is the [α] for this solution? (b) How many dextrorotatory and left-handed isomers does the solution contain?

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For the structure of (S) lactic acid it has a specific rotation +3.8.

a) If the% e.e of a lactic acid solution is 70%, what is the [α] for this solution?

(b) How many dextrorotatory and left-handed isomers does the solution contain?

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