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1. Chiral Organic Molecules

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   | Resolution | $50:50$ initial, followed by enrichment | Chiral resolving agents (e.g., specific alkaloids) | Differential solubility/crystallization kinetics |
   The theoretical limit for chiral resolution via crystallization remains $50:50$ unless a secondary interaction, such as induced lattice strain via piezoelectric surfaces, is introdu…

2. Optical Activity

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   Solution-Phase Activity
   When molecules are dissolved, their inherent molecular chirality dictates the bulk rotation. Racemic mixtures, which contain equal molar amounts of both enantiomers ($R$ and $S$), exhibit zero net rotation because the rotation caused by one enantiomer is exactly canceled by the equal and opposite rotation of the other. The process of separating a racemic mixture into its constituent enantiomers is known as chiral resolution. Historically, this was often achieved through cr…