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Title: If a sample of carvone gives a specific rotation of 60 and the specific rotation of (R)-carvone is ...
Post by: duo21 on Feb 14, 2022
If a sample of carvone gives a specific rotation of −60 and the specific rotation of (R)-carvone is −61, does the unknown sample primarily have the R or S absolute configuration?

S

R

▸ It is a racemic mixture.

▸ This cannot be determined from the information given


Title: If a sample of carvone gives a specific rotation of 60 and the specific rotation of (R)-carvone is ...
Post by: goodone14 on Feb 14, 2022
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