Specific Rotation Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
How do you calculate enantiomeric excess?
A
%ee = (observed rotation/rotation of pure enantiomer) x 100
2
Q
What is the %ee of a raecemic mixture?
A
0%
3
Q
What is the %ee of a pure compound?
A
100%
4
Q
What does an %ee of 50% mean?
A
That the major enantiomer is in excess by 50%. 75% and 25% mixture of major and minor.
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Q
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