Which of the Following Are Disadvantages of the High Low

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are disadvantages of the high low method:

• A) Ignores all but two data points
• B) Relies on past costs
• C) Highest and lowest data points are often atypical
• D) All of the above

---

Definitions:

Racemic Acid

A mixture of equal amounts of two enantiomers of an acid, making it optically inactive.

Strecker Synthesis

A chemical reaction for synthesizing amino acids by reacting an aldehyde with ammonium chloride and potassium cyanide, followed by hydrolysis.

Racemic Alanine

A mixture of equal parts of the D- and L-enantiomers of alanine, making it optically inactive due to the internal compensation of optical activity.

Acetaldehyde

A volatile, colorless, and flammable liquid organic compound, used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various chemicals.