Which of the Following Statements About Various Kinds of Limestone

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about various kinds of limestone is NOT true?

• A) Tufa is an inorganic limestone formed when underground water loses carbon dioxide.
• B) Chert is an biogenic limestone formed from carbonate secretions of microorganisms.
• C) Travertine is a limestone that forms in the interior of caves.
• D) Gypsum is a lithified biogenic ooze formed when saltwater evaporates.

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Definitions:

Major Organic Product

This refers to the primary or chief compound produced as a result of an organic reaction, highlighting its importance in synthetic outcomes.

Structure

The arrangement or organization of parts to form an object, system, or concept.

Arenediazonium Ion

An ion consisting of a benzene ring attached to a diazonium group (\(N_2^+\)), used in synthetic chemistry to introduce various functional groups to the benzene ring.

Azo Compound

An organic compound that contains a nitrogen-nitrogen double bond, usually depicted as -N=N-, connecting two aryl or alkyl groups.