Question

Define optical activity. Explain with the example which type of molecules show optical activity.

Answer 1

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Optical activity is the ability of a chiral molecule to rotate the plane of plane-polairsed light, measured using a polarimeter. ... The amount of rotation is quantified as the number of degrees that the analysing lens must be rotated by so that it appears as if no dimming of the light has occurred.

Answer 2

Optical activity is the ability of a chiral molecule to rotate the plane of plane-polairsed light, measured using a polarimeter. A simple polarimeter consists of a light source, polarising lens, sample tube and analysing