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catalytic hrdrogentation
« on: April 01, 2008, 02:20:35 PM »
I am alittle puzzled with this question

What is the enantiomeric excess of a catalytic hydrogenation reaction that produces 3% of R- and 97% of the S-enantiomer?


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Re: catalytic hrdrogentation
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2008, 02:42:55 PM »
I am alittle puzzled with this question

What is the enantiomeric excess of a catalytic hydrogenation reaction that produces 3% of R- and 97% of the S-enantiomer?



At a simple level, what is the definition of enantiomeric excess? (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Enantiomeric_excess&oldid=181898430)

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