1. What is the solubility of racemic ibuprofen? (hint: see the Merck index) Consider a case where you ran the reaction and not all of the ibuprofen reacted with the chiral amine salt. Based on solubility data, would the unreacted ibuprofen be an impurity in the ibuprofen sodium salt or the (S,S) salt? Explain your answer.
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Step 1: The solubility of racemic ibuprofen is 21 mg/mL at 25°C according to the Merck Index. Show more…
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