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5.54 The specific rotation of (S)-carvone (at 20°C) is +61.

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5.54 The specific rotation of (S)-carvone (at 20°C) is +61.

5.54 The specific rotation of (S)-carvone (at 20°C) is +61. A chemist prepared a mixture of (R)-carvone and its enantiomer, and this mixture had a specific rotation of -55. (a) What is the specific rotation of (R)-carvone at 20°C? (b) Calculate the % ee of this mixture. (c) What percentage of the mixture is (S)-carvone?