The specific rotation of (S)-carvone (at 20C) is +61. A chemist prepared a mixture of (R)-carvone and

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The specific rotation of (S)-carvone (at 20°C) is +61. A chemist prepared a mixture of (R)-carvone and its enantiomer, and this mixture had an observed rotation of -55°.

(a) What is the specific rotation of (R)-carvone at 20°C?

(b) Calculate the % ee of this mixture.

(c) What percentage of the mixture is (S)-carvone?

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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