
EBK ESSENTIAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Chapter 4, Problem 49P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The optically active compound has to be identified.
Concept introduction:
Optical activity: molecule or substances that can rotate the plane-polarized light are said to be optically active.
Chiral compounds are optically active
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