Consider the Three Organic Compounds Drawn Below

question 3

Multiple Choice

Consider the three organic compounds drawn below.Which of the following statements is (are) true about the IR spectra of I,II,and III?

• A)I shows strong absorptions at 2950 cm^-1 and 1700 cm^-1.
• B)II shows strong absorptions at 2950 cm^-1 and 2250 cm^-1.
• C)III shows strong absorptions at 2950 cm^-1 and 3200-3600 cm^-1.
• D)Statements (I shows strong absorptions at 2950 cm^-1 and 1700 cm^-1)and (III shows strong absorptions at 2950 cm^-1 and 3200-3600 cm^-1)are true.

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Definitions:

Kin Selection

A biological approach that prioritizes the reproductive achievements of an organism's kin, sometimes sacrificing the organism's own life and reproductive potential.

Coefficient of Relatedness

A measure of the genetic similarity between individuals, used to predict the likelihood of altruistic behavior.

Evolution of Altruism

The process through which selfless behaviors that benefit other individuals at a cost to oneself become advantageous in evolutionary terms.

Group Selection

A theory in evolution proposing that natural selection operates on groups, not just individuals, for the survival benefit of the group.