When 0.300 g of sucrose is dissolved in water to a total volume of 10.0 mL and placed in a sample cell 10.0 cm in length, the observed rotation is +1.99° (using the D line of sodium at 20 °C). Calculate the specific rotation of sucrose.

When 0.300 g of sucrose is dissolved in water to a total volume of 10.0 mL and placed in a sample cell 10.0 cm in length, the observed rotation is +1.99° (using the D line of sodium at 20 °C). Calculate the specific rotation of sucrose.

Organic Chemistry

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Chapter5: Stereochemistry At Tetrahedral Centers

Section5.3: Optical Activity

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When 0.300 g of sucrose is dissolved in water to a total volume of 10.0 mL and placed in a sample
cell 10.0 cm in length, the observed rotation is +1.99° (using the D line of sodium at 20 °C).
Calculate the specific rotation of sucrose.

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