Chapter 6, Problem 6.7P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The way in which it can be determined that the observed rotation is $+10°$ or some other value is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A carbon atom that has four nonequivalent atoms or groups attached to it is known as the chiral carbon atom. Chiral carbon centers are also called as asymmetric or stereogenic centers. A chiral molecule is an optically active molecule. It rotates the plane of a plane polarized light.