Question

Select the correct statement from the following option.

(a) Enantiomer rotate plane of polarised light in opposite direction and to different extent

(b) Enantiomer rotate plane of polarised light in same direction but to different extent

(c) Enantiomer rotate plane of polarised light in same direction and to same extent

(d) Enantiomer rotate plane of polarised light in opposite direction but to same extent

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Question is from Chirality in chapter Structure and Stereostructure of Molecules of Engineering Chemistry I

Answer 1

Right option is (d) Enantiomer rotate plane of polarised light in opposite direction but to same extent

The best I can explain: Enantiomer rotate plane of polarised light in opposite direction but to same extent. Enantiomer members often have different chemical reactions with other enantiomer substances.