You Toss a Coin Five Times

question 93

Essay

You toss a coin five times. What is the probability of getting heads on the first two tosses
and tails on the next three tosses?

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Definitions:

3-Iodo-3-ethylpentane

An organic compound featuring an iodine atom on the third carbon of a pentane chain, which also has an ethyl group attached to the same carbon.

Sodium Methoxide

A strong base used in organic synthesis, prepared by reacting sodium with methanol.

Methanol

A simple alcohol compound, used as a solvent, fuel, and antifreeze, characterized by one hydroxyl group attached to a methyl group.

Iodocyclohexane

An organic compound consisting of a cyclohexane ring in which one hydrogen atom has been replaced by an iodine atom.