(+)-Mandelic acid has a specific rotation of +158. What would be the observed specific rotation of each of the following mixtures? a. 50% (-)-mandelic acid and 50% (+)-mandelic acid b. 25% (-)-mandelic acid and 75% (+)-mandelic acid c. 75% (-)-mandelic acid and 25% (+)-mandelic acid

(+)-Mandelic acid has a specific rotation of +158. What would be the observed specific rotation of each of the following mixtures? a. 50% (-)-mandelic acid and 50% (+)-mandelic acid b. 25% (-)-mandelic acid and 75% (+)-mandelic acid c. 75% (-)-mandelic acid and 25% (+)-mandelic acid

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