Which of the Following Occurred in Concert with the Formation

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurred in concert with the formation of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) ?

• A) significant improvements in the standard of living in Southwest Asia
• B) a sharp increase in the price of oil on world markets
• C) a decrease in income generated by oil production in Southwest Asia
• D) the creation of the state of Israel

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Definitions:

Ether Solution

A solution in which an ether, a class of organic compounds containing an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups, serves as the solvent.

Aqueous NaOH

A solution of sodium hydroxide in water, commonly used as a strong base in chemical reactions and industrial processes.

pKa

A quantitative measure of the strength of an acid in solution, defined as the negative logarithm of its acid dissociation constant.

Oxalic Acid

A dicarboxylic acid with the formula \(C_2H_2O_4\), known for its role in plant metabolism and as a cleaning agent.