The Merit Systems Protection Board Issues a Rule

question 27

Multiple Choice

The Merit Systems Protection Board issues a rule.Like other adminis?tra?tive agencies' "legislative rules," this rule is as

• A)binding as a law passed by Congress.
• B)persuasive as an expert's opinion.
• C)suggestive as a newspaper's editorial.
• D)unenforceable as a salesperson's puffery.

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Definitions:

Sigma Complex

An intermediate structure in a chemical reaction where a sigma bond is formed between the electrophile and the nucleophile.

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

A reaction where an aromatic ring undergoes substitution by an electrophile, retaining the aromaticity of the compound.

Nitration

A chemical reaction that introduces a nitro group (NO2) into an organic compound, usually involving the substitution of an H atom, often used to synthesize explosives or other nitro compounds.

Anisole

An organic compound consisting of a methoxybenzene group, used as a precursor in the synthesis of other chemicals.