Barry's Goal Is to Obtain a 4

question 31

Multiple Choice

Barry's goal is to obtain a 4.0 GPA this semester. He completes several extra-credit assignments to ensure success but doesn't internalize a lot of what he has learned. This is an example of which type of orientation?

• A) achievement
• B) mastery
• C) performance
• D) effort

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Definitions:

NaCN

Sodium cyanide, a white solid highly soluble in water, used in organic synthesis and metal processing.

Concentrated KMnO4

A strong oxidizing agent in concentrated form, potassium permanganate (KMnO4) is used in various chemical reactions, particularly in organic chemistry for oxidation reactions.

Oxalyl Chloride

A colorless liquid organic compound with the formula (COCl)2, used as a reagent in organic synthesis, notably for the introduction of the acyl chloride group.

Phenylacetic Acid

A white, crystalline organic compound with a honey-like odor, used in perfumes and as a precursor in the synthesis of penicillin.