(-) mandelic acid has a specific rotation of 160o. What would be specific rotation of a solution which contains 40% (-) mandelic acid & 60% (-) mandelic acid?
A
+63o
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B
+32o
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C
−32o
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D
−63o
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Solution
The correct option is A−32o
Negative mandelic acid will have −1580.The observed specific rotation will be: