(+)-Tartaric acid has a specific rotation of +12.0°. Calculate the specific rotation of a mixture of 68% (+)-tartaric acid and 32% (-)-tartaric acid.

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4. (+)-Tartaric acid has a specific rotation of +12.0°. Calculate the specific rotation of a
mixture of 68% (+)-tartaric acid and 32% (-)-tartaric acid.
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