Specific Rotation calculations are a useful tool in optical activity.
This video will help you understand the factors influencing specific rotation such as observed rotation, g/mL, path-length, wavelength, and temperature.
You will see a detailed breakdown of the equation along with a few examples to follow along.
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why didn’t you convert the given concentration? It was in mol/liter but you said it should be in g/mL. I’m confused.