The solvent used was ethanol, so that should not affect the optical activity. Are there any other factors which would affect it? Like the presence of methylene chloride perhaps? And why would it affect it?
Homework Statement
Why may the specific rotation of a sample of (R)-(+)-limonene be less than the literature value of (R)-(+)-limonene. Assume that there are so (S) enantiomers present.
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The Attempt at a Solution
There are no (S) enantiomers, but there are some...
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