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Chemistry General Organic Chemistry Stereoisomerism Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

(+) tartaric acid has a specific rotation of +12 unit when measured in 12 cm polarimeter tube and 2g/ml concentration at given temperature and light. When it is diluted to half the concentration, length of tube and other parameters being same, then the specific rotation will be :

A
+6 unit
B
+12 unit
C
–6 unit
D
+24 unit

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The correct answer is:
B

+12 unit Since specific rotation [ α ] is independent of λ , C.

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