5. Chirality
Enantiomeric Excess
12PRACTICE PROBLEM
An optically pure alkyl halide (R-enantiomer) is heated with water and forms an alcohol. Three times more of the S-enantiomer of the alcohol is produced compared to the R-enantiomer. Determine the enantiomeric excess and the observed rotation of the product mixture. (S-enantiomer of the alcohol [α] = +16.3°)
An optically pure alkyl halide (R-enantiomer) is heated with water and forms an alcohol. Three times more of the S-enantiomer of the alcohol is produced compared to the R-enantiomer. Determine the enantiomeric excess and the observed rotation of the product mixture. (S-enantiomer of the alcohol [α] = +16.3°)