The following atoms are commonly encountered in organic molecules. For which is it not possible to isolate enantiomers due to rapid inversion?
a. trivalent phosphorus
b. trivalent nitrogen
c. divalent sulfur
d. trivalent sulfur
e. both b and c
Question 2
2.10 g of an unknown compound was dissolved in 15.00 mL of ethanol. The sample was placed in a 10.0 cm cell in a polarimeter and the angle of rotation was determined to be 18.48. What is the specific rotation of this unknown and specify if the compound is levorotatory or dextrorotatory?