Which Statement Is Not True

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which statement is not true?

• A)A molecule that is not superimposable on its mirror image is a chiral molecule.
• B)Enantiomers are mirror images that are not superimposable.
• C)A carbon atom surrounded by four different groups is a chirality center.
• D)A racemic mixture contains an equal mixture of two diastereomers.

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Definitions:

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut where people categorize situations or individuals based on how similar they are to typical cases or categories they know.

Prototypes

Original models or first forms from which subsequent forms are derived or developed; in psychology, widely accepted examples of a certain category.

Heuristic

A mental shortcut or rule of thumb that simplifies decision-making but may not always lead to optimal outcomes.

Framing

How information is presented affects how that information is perceived and influences decisions.