The Specific Rotation of Pure Cholesterol Was Measured to Be

question 68

Multiple Choice

The specific rotation of pure cholesterol was measured to be -32. Based on this information,which statement concerning cholesterol is NOT true?

• A)Cholesterol is a chiral compound.
• B)Cholesterol is optically inactive.
• C)Cholesterol is levorotatory.
• D)Cholesterol rotates plane polarized light in a counterclockwise direction.

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