a) An aqueous solution containing 10g of optically pure fructose was diluted to 500mL with water and placed in a polarimeter tube 20 cm long.The measured rotation was -5.20 degrees.Calculate the specific rotation of fructose.
b) If this solution were mixed with 500 mL of a solution containing 5 g of racemic fructose,what would be the specific rotation of the resulting fructose mixture?What would be its optical purity?