An aqueous solution containing 7.57 g of an optically-pure compound was diluted to 2.00×102 mL with water and placed in a 10.0 cm long polarimeter tube. The measured rotation was −4.11° at 25° C. Calculate the specific rotation of the compound.

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An aqueous solution containing 7.57 g of an optically-pure compound was diluted to 2.00×102 mL with water and placed in a 10.0 cm long polarimeter tube. The measured rotation was −4.11° at 25° C. Calculate the specific rotation of the compound. 

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