A Newly Isolated Natural Product Was Shown to Be Optically

question 108

Short Answer

A newly isolated natural product was shown to be optically active. If a solution of 2.0 g in 10 mL of ethanol in a 50 cm tube gives a rotation of +2.57°, what is the specific rotation of this natural product?

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Definitions:

Nodes

Points on a plant stem where leaves or branches originate; also, junction points in network or circuit.

Myelinated Axon

An axon that is covered with myelin, a fatty substance which increases the speed at which electrical impulses propagate along the nerve fiber.

Action Potentials

Electrical impulses that travel along the membrane of a neuron or muscle cell, enabling communication and response to stimuli.

Radial Symmetry

Having parts arranged around a central axis, like the spokes of a wheel.