The Specific Rotation of a Compound Is Defined as the Observed

question 35

Multiple Choice

The specific rotation of a compound is defined as the observed rotation of the compound when its concentration is 1 g/mL in a sample tube that is 10 cm long. If a certain compound is observed to have a specific rotation of +8.0°, what rotation will be observed if the sample concentration is 0.25 g/mL and the sample tube is 20 cm long?

• A) +2°
• B) +4°
• C) +16°
• D) +32°

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