Question: ( c ) Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti - inflammatory drug ( NSAID ) that is supplied as a single enantiomer. The specific rotation of

(c) Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is supplied as a single enantiomer. The specific rotation of clinical grade naproxen is +66.
The experimentally determined specific rotation of a batch prepared in the development laboratory using an alternative synthesis route is +62.3.
(i) Determine the optical purity and enantiomeric excess for this batch.
(ii) Use these values to calculate the percentage of the (+) and (-) enantiomer present in the laboratory sample. Show clearly how you reached your answers.
 (c) Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is supplied

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