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5. Chirality - Part 3 of 3
5. Chirality / Calculations with Enantiomeric Percentages / Problem 12

Limonene is a volatile liquid found in citrus fruits. The (R)-enantiomer is used as a flavoring agent in foods and fragrances in the cosmetic industry. Pure (R)-Limonene has a specific rotation [α]D = +115°. Predict the specific rotation of a mixture that contains 82.0 % (R) and 18.0 % (S).

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