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Optical Activity & Isomer TypesStereochemistry

If pure R is +50+50^\circ and sample is10-10^\circ, find composition.

Expert Answer

Sample is (-), so S is major. ee=10/50=20%ee = 10/50 = 20\% . S=50+(20/2)=60%S = 50 + (20/2) = 60\% , R=40%R = 40\% .

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