What Is the Percentage of the R Enantiomer in a Sample

question 124

Multiple Choice

What is the percentage of the R enantiomer in a sample of carvone that has a specific rotation of 10, given that the specific rotation of (R) -carvone is −61?

• A) 42
• B) 84
• C) 16
• D) 58

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