Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between the dextrorotatory/levorotatory system and the +/− system associated with optically active compounds?
A) All dextrorotatory compounds are (+).
B) All levorotatory compounds are (+)
C) No levorotatory compounds are (+), but some dextrorotatory compounds are (−).
D) There is no general relationship between the dextrorotatory/levorotatory designations and the +/− designations.

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The dextrorotatory compounds rotate plane-polarized light to the right and are designated as (+), while levorotary compounds rotate light to the left and are designated as (−).

Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Relationship Between the Dextrorotatory/levorotatory