Optically pure 2-butanol has a specific rotation of +13.52 degrees....

Optically pure 2-butanol has a specific rotation of +13.52 degrees. A synthesized and purified sample of 2-butanol has the observed specific rotation of +6.76 degrees. The correct statement based on this observation is

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Athe sample is completely racemized
B $25 \%$ of the sample is racemic
C $50 \%$ of the sample is racemic
D $6.76 \%$ of the sample is racemic

Correct answer

C. $50 \%$ of the sample is racemic

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