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The (S)-enantiomer of a compound was measured to have a specific rotation, []D, of -100. What...

The (S)-enantiomer of a compound was measured to have a specific rotation, []D, of -100. What is the enantiomeric composition of a sample that is measured to have a specific rotation of +50?

A) 50% (R); 50% (S) B) 65% (R); 35% (S) C) 35% (R); 65% (S) D) 75% (R); 25% (S) E) 25% (R); 75% (S) F) 85% (R); 15% (S)

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