60.0 g of compound A was dissolved in 20.0 mL of a solvent and placed in a 1.00-cm polarimeter cell. Calculate the specific rotation of compound A if the observed rotation of the solution is +15.3°.

• A. +26.0°
• B. +9.60°
• C. +5.30°
• D. +51.0°

Answer: (D)