What is the difference between dextrorotatory; and levorotatory?
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Chiral molecules are those that cannot be superimposed on their mirror images. These molecules have the ability to rotate the plane of polarized light. Dextrorotatory (also known as "right-handed" or "clockwise") refers to a chiral molecule that rotates the plane Show more…
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