Pure msg, a common flavor enhancer, exhibits a specific rotation of + 24. calculate the ee of a solution whose [α] is + 11.

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Vivian Macdonald

Chemistry

24 January, 17:43

Pure msg, a common flavor enhancer, exhibits a specific rotation of + 24. calculate the ee of a solution whose [α] is + 11.

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Noemi Moss · Answer 1

The ee is the short term for enantiomeric excess. The formula for this is given as:

ee = [α] mixture / [α] pure enantiomer

Thus substituting the given values:

ee = + 11 / + 24

ee = 0.4583 = 45.83%