13. When 0.095 g of cholesterol is dissolved in 1.00 mL of ether and placed in a sample cell 10.0 cm in length, the observed rotation at 20 °C (using the D line of sodium) is -2.99 °. Calculate the specific rotation of cholesterol/

13. When 0.095 g of cholesterol is dissolved in 1.00 mL of ether and placed in a sample cell 10.0 cm in length, the observed rotation at 20 °C (using the D line of sodium) is -2.99 °. Calculate the specific rotation of cholesterol/

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Chapter3: Stereoisomerism And Chirality

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13. When 0.095 g of cholesterol is dissolved in 1.00 mL of ether and placed in a sample cell 10.0 cm
in length, the observed rotation at 20 °C (using the D line of sodium) is -2.99 °. Calculate the
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