Preparation of a compound X leads to a mixture with 20% racemization and 80% retention. What should be the observed rotation of the mixture, if [α]D=−12∘?
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a
+ 9.6°
b
- 9.6°
c
+2.4°
d
-2.4°
answer is B.
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Detailed Solution
αobs. =% retention × specific rotation αobs. =0.80−12∘=−9.6∘