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The d and l enantiomers of an optically ...

The d and l enantiomers of an optically active compound differ in

A

Their boiling and melting point

B

Their rotation of plane polarized light

C

Their solubility

D

Their refractive index

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The d and l enantiomers of an optically active compound differ in their rotation of plane polarised light. The d enantiomer rotates it to the right whereas the l rotates it to the left.
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