A solution of (S)-2-butanol (molar mass = 74.12) is observed to have a rotation in a 10 cm path length of +16.2 degrees. If the molar specific rotation of (S)-2-butanol is +135.2 degrees, what is the concentration of (S)-2-butanol in grams per liter?

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A solution of (S)-2-butanol (molar mass = 74.12) is observed to have a rotation in a 10 cm path length of +16.2 degrees. If the molar specific rotation of (S)-2-butanol is +135.2 degrees, what is the concentration of (S)-2-butanol in grams per liter?

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