Organic Chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
Specific Rotation
A
[alpha] = (alpha) / cl
2
Q
enantiometric excess
A
% excess = observered optical rotation / specific rotation x 100%
i.e. enantiometic excess is 45%, = 45 not .45
3
Q
calculate the total number of stereoisomers
A
2^n = # of stereoisomers (including original molecule)
n=# chiral centers
