The scheme below is from a series of reactions that are part of a synthesis of vitamin a. answer the following questions with reference to this scheme. (i) what is "reagent a"? (ii) draw a step-by-step mechanism which explains the formation of compound c from compound b (iii) which reagents would you use to form compound e from compounds c and d (reagents b and c)? for each reagent suggested above in (ii) explain the role of the reagent in the reaction to (iv) form compound e. you may wish to do this by drawing a mechanism. 1. addition of reagent a но reagent a 2. н, о" thо oh нон-с compound a. compound b. compound c .ch-оh 1. reagent b "сно 2. reagent c сh oh compound e. compound d.
Use this information to determine the number of calends electrons in the atoms. which of the following correctly compares the stability of the two atoms? a) both are unreactive b) both are highly reactive c) a is unreactive and d is reactive d) a is reactive and d is unreactive
What determines the average kinetic energy of the particles in a gas? a. the number of collisions b. the number of particles c. the size of the particles d. the temperature
Which buffer would be better able to hold a steady ph on the addition of strong acid, buffer 1 or buffer 2? explain. buffer 1: a solution containing 0.10 m nh4cl and 1 m nh3. buffer 2: a solution containing 1 m nh4cl and 0.10 m nh3