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Consider (R)- and (S)-2-butanol. Which physical property distinguishes the two compounds?
Options
A melting point
B solubility in common solvents
C Rotation of plane-polarized light
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D Infrared spectrum
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Enantiomers (R and S forms) have identical physical properties (melting point, solubility, IR spectrum, etc.) except for the direction in which they rotate plane-polarized light. This is the only physical property that distinguishes them.

Hint

What property differs between enantiomers?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1018 of 1999
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