2. 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?

2. 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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Chapter16: Aldehydes And Ketones

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