What is the specific rotation of a sample of carvone that is an equal mixture of the R and S enantiomers? (R)- carvone has a specific rotation of −61.

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Since the equal mixture of R and S enantiomers will result in a racemic mixture that has no net optical rotation, the answer is 0. The specific rotation of (R)-carvone is not relevant in this case.

What Is the Specific Rotation of a Sample of Carvone