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If the rotation of the plane of polarization is clockwise, to the right., then the rotation is called as:

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dextro rotation

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laevo rotation

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dextro and Laevo rotation

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none of the above

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The correct option is A dextro rotation
If the rotation of the plane of polarization is clockwise, to the right, then the rotation is called as dextro rotation or d-rotation. And if it is to the left or anti-clockwise, then it is called as laevo rotation or l-rotation.

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