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The compound below is the antibiotic chloramphenicol. a^20[d]=18.6%
a. Assign each stereocenter in this compound the (R) or (S)
configuration.
b. Draw the enantiomer of this compound and predict its specific
rotation.
c. A sample of this drug, containing both the (+) and (-) shows and
observed rotation of +18.0. What is the %ee?
d. What is the % composition of this mixture (how much of each
enantiomer is present?
e. If the FDA requires the drug to have at least 98% of the (+)
enantiomer present, is this sample of the drug medicinally useful?

Question

Picture attached below***
The compound below is the antibiotic chloramphenicol. a^20[d]=18.6% 
a. Assign each stereocenter in this compound the (R) or (S)
configuration.
b. Draw the enantiomer of this compound and predict its specific
rotation.
c. A sample of this drug, containing both the (+) and (-) shows and
observed rotation of +18.0. What is the %ee?
d. What is the % composition of this mixture (how much of each
enantiomer is present?
e. If the FDA requires the drug to have at least 98% of the (+)
enantiomer present, is this sample of the drug medicinally useful?

anonymous · Answer

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aaronq · Answer

what part do you need help with?