Chapter 5.12, Problem 33P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation: The value of $ee$ for the given mixture of enantiomers $A$ and $B$ is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: The enantiomeric excess $\left(ee\right)$ is also known as the optical purity. It is calculated by the formula,

$ee=\%\text{of}\text{one}\text{enantiomer}-\%\text{of}\text{the}\text{other}\text{enantiomer}$

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation: The $ee$ for the given mixture of enantiomers $A$ and $B$ is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: The enantiomeric excess $\left(ee\right)$ is also known as the optical purity. It is calculated by the formula,

$ee=\%\text{of}\text{one}\text{enantiomer}-\%\text{of}\text{the}\text{other}\text{enantiomer}$