The Specific Rotation of (R)-(+)-Glyceraldehyde Is +8

question 109

Short Answer

The specific rotation of (R)-(+)-glyceraldehyde is +8.7°.If a mixture of glyceraldehydes enantiomers is 80% S and 20% R,what is the specific rotation of the mixture?

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