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You are given a solution containing a pair of enantiomers
Chapter 5, Problem 5.4(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
You are given a solution containing a pair of enantiomers (A and B). Careful measurements show that the solution contains 98% A and 2% B. What is the ee of this solution?
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QUESTION:
You are given a solution containing a pair of enantiomers (A and B). Careful measurements show that the solution contains 98% A and 2% B. What is the ee of this solution?
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
Enantiomeric excess (ee) can be calculated using the following formula:
Where % A is the percent of the desired, excess enantiomer and % B is the percent of the undesired, minor enantiomer.