A compound has a specific rotation of -39.0. A solution of the compound (0.187 g/100 mL) has an observed rotation of -6.52° when placed in a polarimeter tube 10 cm long. What is the percent of each enantiomer in the solution?

A compound has a specific rotation of -39.0. A solution of the compound (0.187 g/100 mL) has an observed rotation of -6.52° when placed in a polarimeter tube 10 cm long. What is the percent of each enantiomer in the solution?

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Chapter3: Stereoisomerism And Chirality

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