Calculate the specific rotation of a pure sample of a secondary alcohol that gave an observed rotation of + 15.8o in a cell 20.0 cm long. The density of alcohol is 0.848 g / mL.

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Chapter3: Stereoisomerism And Chirality
Section3.7: Optical Activity—how Chirality Is Detected In The Laboratory
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Calculate the specific rotation of a pure sample of a secondary alcohol that gave an observed rotation of + 15.8o in a cell 20.0 cm long. The density of alcohol is 0.848 g / mL.

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