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The Different Odors of (R)-(-) -Carvone and (S)

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The different odors of (R) -(-) -carvone and (S) -(+) -carvone are best explained as being due to:


A) Differences in volatility between the two compounds
B) Differences in how the two compounds interact with chiral nasal receptors
C) Differences in the origins of the compounds: the (R) -compound is from spearmint, while the (S) -compound is from caraway
D) Differences in water solubility of the two compounds
E) Differences in how the body digests the two compounds

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