1.The specific rotation of a sample of mandelic acid [PhCH(OH)CO2H] is -9.48° and of pure S-(-)- mandelic acid is -158°. Calculate the (1) % optical purity, (2) ee, (3) % composition

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1.The specific rotation of a sample of mandelic acid [PhCH(OH)CO2H] is -9.48° and of pure S-(-)- mandelic acid is -158°. Calculate the (1) % optical purity, (2) ee, (3) % composition and (4) draw a clear stereo-structure for S-(-)-mandelic acid.  2. Explain each of the following concepts: a)positional isomerism b) Newman projection formula c) Chemoselectivity 3. use  the molecular formula C4H8O2 to illustrate the following isomers:  a) (+)-gauche and antiperiplanar b) chain isomer c) Enantiomer d) Cis-and Trans cycloalkanes
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