The specific rotation of compound X is +10.2°. A mixture of compound X and its enantiomer are placed in the polarimeter and the observed rotation is +2.3°. Find the enantiomeric excess and determine which enantiomer is in excess (+ or -).
The specific rotation of compound X is +10.2°. A mixture of compound X and its enantiomer are placed in the polarimeter and the observed rotation is +2.3°. Find the enantiomeric excess and determine which enantiomer is in excess (+ or -).
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