If a 1 g/mL solution of a mixture of compounds F and G in a 1 decimeter polarimetry cell rotates plane-polarized light 8° counterclockwise (i.e., levorotatory), which of the following is closest to the ratio of [F] : [G]? D3C CH3 H3C CD3 R F G [a] = -10° dm-¹ (g/mL)-1 (A) 90:10 (B) 80:20 (C) 20:80 (D) 10:90

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**Problem Statement:**

If a 1 g/mL solution of a mixture of compounds F and G in a 1 decimeter polarimetry cell rotates plane-polarized light 8° counterclockwise (i.e., levorotatory), which of the following is closest to the ratio of [F] : [G]?

**Chemical Compounds:**

F:
   - Structure: 
     \[
       \begin{array}{c}
         \quad \quad CH_3 \\
         R - C - D_3
       \end{array}
     \]
   - Specific rotation: [α] = -10° dm⁻¹ (g/mL)⁻¹

G:
   - Structure:
     \[
       \begin{array}{c}
         H_3C - CD_3 \\
         R - C
       \end{array}
     \]
   - Note: The specific rotation is not given in the problem statement.

**Possible Ratios:**

(A) 90:10  
(B) 80:20  
(C) 20:80  
(D) 10:90  

### Explanation:

To solve this problem, understand that a 1 g/mL solution containing a mix of chiral compounds F and G rotates plane-polarized light. The specific rotation of F is provided (-10° dm⁻¹ (g/mL)⁻¹), but the specific rotation for G should be inferred given the 8° observed counterclockwise rotation.

The calculation and logical deductions from polarimetry can then be followed to deduce the closest ratio from the given options.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** If a 1 g/mL solution of a mixture of compounds F and G in a 1 decimeter polarimetry cell rotates plane-polarized light 8° counterclockwise (i.e., levorotatory), which of the following is closest to the ratio of [F] : [G]? **Chemical Compounds:** F: - Structure: \[ \begin{array}{c} \quad \quad CH_3 \\ R - C - D_3 \end{array} \] - Specific rotation: [α] = -10° dm⁻¹ (g/mL)⁻¹ G: - Structure: \[ \begin{array}{c} H_3C - CD_3 \\ R - C \end{array} \] - Note: The specific rotation is not given in the problem statement. **Possible Ratios:** (A) 90:10 (B) 80:20 (C) 20:80 (D) 10:90 ### Explanation: To solve this problem, understand that a 1 g/mL solution containing a mix of chiral compounds F and G rotates plane-polarized light. The specific rotation of F is provided (-10° dm⁻¹ (g/mL)⁻¹), but the specific rotation for G should be inferred given the 8° observed counterclockwise rotation. The calculation and logical deductions from polarimetry can then be followed to deduce the closest ratio from the given options.
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