Define Functional Fixedness and Provide an Example

question 173

Essay

Define functional fixedness and provide an example.

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Definitions:

Sesquiterpene

A class of terpenes that consist of three isoprene units and have the molecular formula C15H24.

Steroid

A type of organic molecule with a characteristic molecular structure containing four rings of carbon atoms (three six-membered and one five-membered).

Terpenes

A large and diverse class of organic compounds, produced by a variety of plants, characterized by their strong smell and used in a wide range of applications, including perfumes and medicines.

C:H Ratio

The ratio of carbon atoms to hydrogen atoms in a molecular structure, often used to characterize organic molecules and hydrocarbons.