Which of the Following Statements Regarding Optical Rotation Is Not

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding optical rotation is not true?

• A)All (+) enantiomers are dextrorotatory.
• B)All R enantiomers are dextrorotatory.
• C)All (-) enantiomers rotate plane-polarized light in a counterclockwise direction.
• D)All (+) and (-) enantiomers rotate plane-polarized light in opposite directions.

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