What is the percentage of the S enantiomer in a sample of carvone that has a specific rotation of +14°, given that the specific rotation of (R)-carvone is -61°? 61.5% 61% O 32.5% O 38.5%

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What is the percentage of the S enantiomer in a sample of carvone that has a specific rotation of +14°,
given that the specific rotation of (R)-carvone is -61°?
61.5%
O 61%
O 32.5%
O 38.5%
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