The Specific Rotation of Optically Pure (R)-Sec-Butyl Alcohol Is -13

question 139

Multiple Choice

The specific rotation of optically pure (R) -sec-butyl alcohol is -13.52°.An optically pure sample of (R) -sec-butyl bromide was converted into the corresponding sec-butyl alcohol via an S_N2 reaction.What is the specific rotation of the product,assuming 100% yield?

• A)-13.52°
• B)between 0° and -13.52°
• C)between 0° and +13.52°
• D)+13.52°
• E)zero

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