When Considering the Mechanism of the Following Reaction,which of the Following

question 30

Multiple Choice

When considering the mechanism of the following reaction,which of the following statements is true?

• A) A molecule of water is lost.
• B) The mechanism involves an S_N2 reaction.
• C) A free carbocation is formed.
• D) An alkoxide is involved as a nucleophile.
• E) Both A and C are true.

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Definitions:

Xylem

Xylem is the type of plant tissue responsible for the transport of water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves and stems, playing a critical role in plant vascular systems.

Periderm

The outer bark of woody stems and roots; composed of cork cells, cork cambium, and cork parenchyma, along with traces of primary tissues.

Mature Vessel Elements

Components of the xylem in plants that form part of a continuous tube through which water can move.

Sieve Tubes

Specialized structures in the phloem of vascular plants that facilitate the transport of sugars and other nutrients.