One can expect that a D enantiomer will rotate polarized light to the right (+ direction).

Name: One can expect that a D enantiomer will rotate polarized light to the right (+ direction).
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The designation of a molecule as a D-enantiomer (based on its relation to glyceraldehyde) does not necessarily predict the direction in which it will rotate polarized light. The actual direction of rotation (left or right) is an empirical property and must be determined experimentally.

One Can Expect That a D Enantiomer Will Rotate Polarized