Jason Has Been Listening to a Talk Show Concerning Animal

question 78

Multiple Choice

Jason has been listening to a talk show concerning animal rights.This is an issue that he cares deeply about and he is very knowledgeable about the topic.Jason is most likely to be persuaded by ________.

• A)strong,convincing arguments
• B)any message delivered by an attractive and competent speaker
• C)emotional appeals
• D)irrational arguments delivered by an attractive and competent speaker
• E)any message that challenges his knowledge

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Definitions:

Enantiomeric Excess

A measurement of the purity of an enantiomer in a mixture, defined as the difference in percentage between the two enantiomers.

Diastereomers

Stereoisomers which aren't each other's mirror reflections and possess distinct physical characteristics.

Geometric Isomers

Molecules with the same molecular formula and sequence of bonded atoms (constitution), but differing in the three-dimensional orientations of their atoms in space.

(E)-2-pentene

An alkene with the formula CH3CH=CHCH2CH3 where the two substituents on the double bond are on opposite sides, denoted by the (E) configuration.