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I have been studying stereochemistry and it says that optically active molecules(chiral molecules) rotate plane of polarisation. I suppose that's because of the electrons in the molecule.
I know that all molecules can rotate the plane of polarisation but when achiral moelcules are present in bulk they do not. And when chiral molecules are present in bulk they do. So its a macroscopic property. But why does this happens - what's special in chiral molecules that when they are present in bulk they rotate the plane?
I would like to understand please . Thank You
I know that all molecules can rotate the plane of polarisation but when achiral moelcules are present in bulk they do not. And when chiral molecules are present in bulk they do. So its a macroscopic property. But why does this happens - what's special in chiral molecules that when they are present in bulk they rotate the plane?
I would like to understand please . Thank You