what is polarimeter and how it works
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Answer:
polarimeter is an instrument for measuring the polarization of light, and especially for determining the effect of a substance in the rotation the plane of polarlization of light
Explanation:
polarimeter detects whether one or both enantiomers are present in the sample. it consist of a light source, a polarizer , a sample , a detecter and an analyzer.
Answer:
Polarimetry is a sensitive, nondestructive technique for measuring the optical activity exhibited by inorganic and organic compounds. A compound is considered to be optically active if linearly polarized light is rotated when passing through it. The amount of optical rotation is determined by the molecular structure and concentration of chiral molecules in the substance. Each optically active substance has its own specific rotation as defined in Biots law:[α] = specific rotation, T = temperature,
λ = wavelength, α = optical rotation,
c = concentration in g/100ml, l = optical path length in dm.