
Interpretation:
The
Concept Introduction:
The specific rotation, [α], is a fundamental property of chiral substances that is expressed as the angle to which the material causes polarized light to rotate at a particular temperature, wavelength, and concentration.
The specific rotation of a molecule can be calculated by using the formula given below.
Enantiomeric excess: The (
The following equation can be used to calculate the % (

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