ORGANIC CHEMISTRY MASTERINGCHEM ACCESS
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY MASTERINGCHEM ACCESS
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Chapter 5.7, Problem 5.13P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The percentage of (+)-butan-2-ol and ()-butan-2-ol is to be calculated on the basis of the given information.

Concept introduction: The concentration of the compound affects the rotation of polarized light in Polarimeter. The rotation is also dependent upon the length of the cell and optical activity of the compound. Optical purity of a compound is measured by the enantiomeric excess.

To determine: The percentage of (+)-butan-2-ol and ()-butan-2-ol formed in this reaction on the basis of the given information.

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