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A solution of 2.0 g of (+)-glyceraldehyde, HOCH2¬CHOH¬CHO in 10.0 mL of water was placed in a 100-mm cell. Using the sodium D line, a rotation of+1.74° was found at 25 °C. Determine the specific rotation of 1+2-glyceraldehyde. Calculate the e.e. and the specific rotation of a mixture containing 6.0 g of (+)2-butan-2-ol and 4.0 g of (-)-butan-2-ol. (rotation of pure enantiomer= +13.5°)