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Is (S)-carvone levorotatory or dextrorotatory?
Is (S)-carvone levorotatory or dextrorotatory?
Which enantiomer is in excess in the mixture?
Which enantiomer is in excess in the mixture?
Is the studied mixture a racemic mixture?
Is the studied mixture a racemic mixture?
What is the specific rotation of a racemic mixture?
What is the specific rotation of a racemic mixture?
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What is the percentage of (S)-carvone in the mixture if its specific rotation is +61° and the mixture has a specific rotation of -23°?
What is the percentage of (S)-carvone in the mixture if its specific rotation is +61° and the mixture has a specific rotation of -23°?
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Study Notes
Optical Activity of (S)-Carvone
- The specific rotation of pure (S)-carvone is +61°
- A solution of (S)- and (R)-carvone has a specific rotation of −23°
Chiral Properties
- (S)-carvone is dextrorotatory
- The mixture is not racemic
Calculation of Excess Enantiomer
- Calculation of the percentage of each enantiomer requires further calculation. The provided information is insufficient to proceed with this.
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Explore the fascinating world of optical activity through the study of (S)-carvone. This quiz delves into specific rotation, chiral properties, and enantiomer calculations. Test your understanding of these concepts in stereochemistry!
