An Unknown Sample Is Tested with a Polarimeter for Optical

question 5

Multiple Choice

An unknown sample is tested with a polarimeter for optical activity.The results of the test require movement of the analyzer.What samples would give this result?

• A) pure enantiomer
• B) meso compound
• C) racemic mixture
• D) both B and C
• E) none of these

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