What Is the Percentage of the S Enantiomer in a Sample

question 34

Multiple Choice

What is the percentage of the S enantiomer in a sample of carvone that has a specific rotation of 30, given that the specific rotation of (R) -carvone is −61?

• A) 25.5%
• B) 51%
• C) 49%
• D) 74.5%

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