Chapter 5, Problem 57IP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: For the given set of molecules the optically active or optically inactive should be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Optically active: The capable of rotating the plane of polarized light to the right or left either dextrorotatory or levorotatory used of compounds, molecules, or atoms.

Optically inactive: A racemic is optically inactive; there is no net rotation of plane-polarized light. Although the two enantiomers rotate plane-polarized light in opposite directions, the rotations cancel because they are present in equal amounts.