If optical rotation produced by the compound(A) is +52o, the one produced by compound (B) is :
A
−52o
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B
+52o
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C
0o
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D
unpredictable
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Solution
The correct option is C−52o Since (A) and (B) are enantiomers, so specific rotation of B is −52o (because enantiomers have equal and opposite specific rotation)