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A) assume you synthesized a molecule with a single chiral center. The known specific rotation for the pure R enentiomer of this compound is +20 degrees. After you synthesis, you measure a specific rotation of +4 degrees. What is the ee of your compound ? Answer is 20% ee of R

B) the S of a certain alcohol has a specific rotation (of a plane polarized light) of +8 degrees. What is the specific rotation of a solution of this alcohol if it is composed of 75% R enantiomer and 25% S enantiomer? Answer is -4 degrees.

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