If (S)-glyceraldehyde has a specific rotation of -8.7°, what is the specific rotation of (R)-glyceraldehyde?
A) 0.0°
B) -8.7°
C) +8.7°
D) cannot be determined from the information given

Name: If (S)-glyceraldehyde has a specific rotation of -8.7°, what is the specific rotation of (R)-glyceraldehyde? A) 0.0° B) -8.7° C) +8.7° D) cannot be determined from the information given
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Enantiomers have equal and opposite specific rotations, so the specific rotation of (R)-glyceraldehyde is +8.7°.

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