1) The specific rotation of pure (+)-carvone gives a specific rotation of +61.0°. Is this compound dextrorotatory or levorotatory? Is the compound R or S? 2) A sample of carvone was isolated from spearmint oil. The sample gave a specific rotation of 30.5%. a. What enantiomer is the major enantiomer present in spearmint oil? b. In the sample, what is % ee of the major enantiomer? c. In the sample, what is the total % of the major enantiomer?

1) The specific rotation of pure (+)-carvone gives a specific rotation of +61.0°. Is this compound dextrorotatory or levorotatory? Is the compound R or S? 2) A sample of carvone was isolated from spearmint oil. The sample gave a specific rotation of 30.5%. a. What enantiomer is the major enantiomer present in spearmint oil? b. In the sample, what is % ee of the major enantiomer? c. In the sample, what is the total % of the major enantiomer?

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