Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: Whether the boiling point will be the same or different for the compounds
Concept introduction: Lactic acid is an organic compound with the formula
(a)
Answer to Problem 18.49EP
The boiling point for
Explanation of Solution
The most of the properties of
(b)
Interpretation: Whether the optical activity will be the same or different for the compounds
Concept introduction: Lactic acid is an organic compound with the formula
(b)
Answer to Problem 18.49EP
The optical activity for
Explanation of Solution
The most of the properties of
Hence, the optical activity for
(c)
Interpretation: Whether the reaction with ethanol will be the same or different for the compounds
Concept introduction: Lactic acid is an organic compound with the formula
(c)
Answer to Problem 18.49EP
The the reaction with ethanol for
Explanation of Solution
The most of the properties of
Hence, the reaction with ethanol for
(d)
Interpretation: Whether the reaction with
Concept introduction: Lactic acid is an organic compound with the formula
(d)
Answer to Problem 18.49EP
The reaction with
Explanation of Solution
The two forms of lactic acid,
Hence, the reaction with
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