The L- isomer serves as the enantiomer of the D- isomer, and given that the optical rotation of the D- isomer is + 13.5°, the L- isomer's optical rotation will have the same magnitude but an opposite sign, resulting in -13.5°.
Thus, the rotation of the racemic mixture will be equal to 0°.
- This occurs because a racemic mixture contains equal proportions of both enantiomers.
Answer: The right choice is (c) application of both a mobile phase and a stationary phase.
Explanation:
Chromatography: This refers to a technique for separating a mixture where the mixture is distributed between two phases at varying rates, one being stationary and the other moving.
Mobile phase: The component in which the mixture is dissolved is referred to as the mobile phase.
Stationary phase: This is an adsorbent medium that remains in place while a liquid or gas passes over its surface, thus remaining stationary.
Consequently, a key characteristic of any chromatography technique involves utilizing both a mobile and a stationary phase.
In a water molecule, the sharing of electrons occurs between the oxygen and hydrogen atoms within covalent bonds; however, this sharing is unequal. The oxygen atom holds a stronger pull on the electrons compared to the hydrogen atoms in the bond.
