The specific rotation for a pure enantiomer is known to be-45 g mL-1 dm-1. A sample containing both enantiomers is found to have an observed rotation of -0.50° in a 1dm tube at a concentration of 4.2g/100 mL. What is the optical purity of the sample?

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The specific rotation for a pure enantiomer is known to be -45 g-
mL-1 dm-1. A sample containing both enantiomers is found to have
an observed rotation of -0.50° in a 1dm tube at a concentration of
4.2g/100 mL. What is the optical purity of the sample?
O a. 20.6%
Ob. 30.8%
Oc. 26.4%
O d. 36.5%
Transcribed Image Text:The specific rotation for a pure enantiomer is known to be -45 g- mL-1 dm-1. A sample containing both enantiomers is found to have an observed rotation of -0.50° in a 1dm tube at a concentration of 4.2g/100 mL. What is the optical purity of the sample? O a. 20.6% Ob. 30.8% Oc. 26.4% O d. 36.5%
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