Consider the two enantiomers of 2-pentanol. Explain whether each of these statements is true, is false, or

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Consider the two enantiomers of 2-pentanol. Explain whether each of these statements is true, is false, or cannot be determined from this information.

(a) (R)-2-Pentanol is a stronger acid than (S)-2-pentanol.

(b) The two enantiomers have different boiling points.

(c) The two enantiomers have identical solubilities in water.

(d) (S)-2-Pentanol rotates plane-polarized light in the counter clock wise direction

(e) (d)-2-Pentanol rotates plane-polarized light in the clock wise direction.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0534389512

2nd Edition

Authors: Joseph M. Hornback

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