(+)-Tartaric acid has a specific rotation of +12.0°. What is the specific rotation of a mixture of 75% (+)-tartaric acid and 25% (-)-tartaric acid? 1) +4.0° 2) +6.0° 3) +8.0° 4) +9.0°
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- The specific rotation of (+)-tartaric acid is given as +12.0°. - The specific rotation of (-)-tartaric acid is the opposite, so it is -12.0°. Show more…
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