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(a)
Interpretation:
The observed optical rotation of the given sucrose solution is to be calculated.
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 stereo-genic centers. A chiral molecule is an optically active molecule rotates on by plane polarized light. The observed optical rotation of a compound is given as,
(b)
Interpretation:
Explanation for the given claim that the value of specific rotation of the enantiomer of sucrose to be synthesized is already known 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 rotates on by plane polarized light.
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