(9) How many chiral centers are present in a molecule of 1,3-dimethylcyclohexane? (C) 2 (D) 3 1 (A) 0 (10) What is the percent composition of a mixture of (S)-(+)-2-butanol, [a]p = +13.52°, and (R)-(-)-2-butanol, [a] = -13.52°, with a specific rotation [a]D = -6.76° (A) 75%R 25%S (B) 25%R 75%S (C) 50%R 50%S D) 67%R 33%S

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**Question 9:**
How many chiral centers are present in a molecule of 1,3-dimethylcyclohexane?
- (A) 0
- (B) 1 *(Correct Answer)*
- (C) 2
- (D) 3

**Question 10:**
What is the percent composition of a mixture of (S)-(+)-2-butanol, \([α]_D = +13.52°\), and (R)-(-)-2-butanol, \([α]_D = -13.52°\), with a specific rotation \([α]_D = -6.76°\)?
- (A) 75%R 25%S
- (B) 25%R 75%S
- (C) 50%R 50%S
- (D) 67%R 33%S *(Correct Answer)*

This information is invaluable for understanding the concepts of chirality in organic molecules and the calculation of optical activity to determine the composition of enantiomers in a mixture.
Transcribed Image Text:### Chemistry Quiz Questions **Question 9:** How many chiral centers are present in a molecule of 1,3-dimethylcyclohexane? - (A) 0 - (B) 1 *(Correct Answer)* - (C) 2 - (D) 3 **Question 10:** What is the percent composition of a mixture of (S)-(+)-2-butanol, \([α]_D = +13.52°\), and (R)-(-)-2-butanol, \([α]_D = -13.52°\), with a specific rotation \([α]_D = -6.76°\)? - (A) 75%R 25%S - (B) 25%R 75%S - (C) 50%R 50%S - (D) 67%R 33%S *(Correct Answer)* This information is invaluable for understanding the concepts of chirality in organic molecules and the calculation of optical activity to determine the composition of enantiomers in a mixture.
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