210 G of an Unknown Compound Was Dissolved in 15 $\degree$

question 26

Short Answer

2.10 g of an unknown compound was dissolved in 15.00 mL of ethanol. The sample was placed in a 10.0 cm cell in a polarimeter and the angle of rotation was determined to be -18.48 $\degree$ . What is the specific rotation of this unknown and specify if the compound is levorotatory or dextrorotatory?

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