Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between the R,S system and the actual rotation associated with optically active compounds?
A) All R enantiomers are dextrorotatory.
B) All S enantiomers are dextrorotatory.
C) No S enantiomers are dextrorotatory, but some R enantiomers are levorotatory.
D) There is no general relationship between the R,S designation and the actual direction of rotation of plane-polarized light.

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The R,S system refers to the stereochemistry of a compound, specifically the orientation of substituents around a chiral center. It does not directly indicate the direction of rotation of plane-polarized light. The direction of rotation is determined by the specific molecule's chemical structure and cannot be predicted solely based on the R,S designation.

Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Relationship Between the R,S