Even Though Education Made Great Strides During the Late-Nineteenth and Early-Twentieth

question 20

Multiple Choice

Even though education made great strides during the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries,many people doubted its importance.What quotation from an illiterate Russian illustrates this sentiment?

• A)"You can't eat books."
• B)"Education is not everything."
• C)"There is not money in education."
• D)"Education is a waste of time."
• E)"Education is only good for the upper class."

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Definitions:

Williamson Ether Synthesis

An organic reaction forming an ether from an organohalide and a deprotonated alcohol (alkoxide), through an SN2 reaction mechanism.

Fragmentations

The process or result of breaking a molecule into smaller parts, often discussed in mass spectrometry or chemical reactions.

MS of Ether

Refers to the mass spectrometry analysis of ether compounds to determine their molecular weight and structure.

Methoxycyclopentane

An organic compound featuring a cyclopentane ring with a methoxy group (-OCH3) attached, often used in organic synthesis and chemical research.