ORGANIC CHEMISTRY W/CONNECT & ALEKS
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY W/CONNECT & ALEKS
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Author: SMITH
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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 (ee) is also known as the optical purity. It is calculated by the formula,

ee=%ofoneenantiomer%oftheotherenantiomer

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

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

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

ee=%ofoneenantiomer%oftheotherenantiomer

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