The specific Rotation of (R)-carvone (at 20 deg) is -61. A chemist prepare a mixture of (r)-carvone and its enantiomer and the mixture has a specific rotation of -55. Calculate the %ee of this mixture. O a. 90% O b.5% O c. 45% O d. 10%

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The specific Rotation of (R)-carvone (at 20 deg) is -61. A chemist prepare a mixture of (r)-carvone and its enantiomer
and the mixture has a specific rotation of -55. Calculate the %ee of this mixture.
O a. 90%
O b.5%
O c. 45%
O d. 10%
Transcribed Image Text:The specific Rotation of (R)-carvone (at 20 deg) is -61. A chemist prepare a mixture of (r)-carvone and its enantiomer and the mixture has a specific rotation of -55. Calculate the %ee of this mixture. O a. 90% O b.5% O c. 45% O d. 10%
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