Of the Products AB, BA, A², and B², Which Ones

question 33

Multiple Choice

Of the products AB, BA, A², and B², which ones are possible for the given matrices?

• A) B² only
• B) A² only
• C) BA only
• D) AB only
• E) AB and BA only

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Definitions:

C-O Bond

A covalent bond between a carbon atom and an oxygen atom, integral to many organic compounds and carbonates.

C-F Bond

The carbon-fluorine bond (C-F bond) is one of the strongest in organic chemistry, imparting chemical stability and resistance to various compounds.

Electronegativity Difference

The measure of the difference in electronegativity between two bonded atoms, influencing the bond type (ionic, polar covalent, or nonpolar covalent).

Organic Compounds

Chemical compounds that contain carbon and are found in living organisms, often forming the basis of chemistry related to life.