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What can be said with certainity if a compound has `[alpha]_(D1)^(25^(@)C)=-9.25^(@)C`?

A

The compound is not a meso-isomer

B

The compound has `R`-configuration

C

The compound has at least one chiral centre

D

The optical purity of compound is less than `100%`

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A meso compound is optically inactive with zero specific rotation.
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