(S)-carvone is an optically active compound with a specific rotation of +61.1°. A solution of carvone stereoisomers has an observed specific rotation of -21.0⁰. Calculate the percent enantiomeric excess (%ee) of this mixture.

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(S)-carvone is an optically active compound
with a specific rotation of +61.1°. A solution
of carvone stereoisomers has an observed
specific rotation of -21.0⁰.
Calculate the percent enantiomeric excess
(%ee) of this mixture.
Transcribed Image Text:(S)-carvone is an optically active compound with a specific rotation of +61.1°. A solution of carvone stereoisomers has an observed specific rotation of -21.0⁰. Calculate the percent enantiomeric excess (%ee) of this mixture.
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