Why Is the Slope of a Vertical Line Undefined

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Essay

Why is the slope of a vertical line undefined?

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Definitions:

Stereochemical Detail

Information regarding the spatial arrangement of atoms within a molecule, affecting its chemical behavior.

Peroxide Initiator

A compound that decomposes to form free radicals, initiating polymerization reactions.

Propylene

A flammable gas that is a colorless hydrocarbon used as a fuel and a petrochemical feedstock.

3-ethyl-3-hexene

An organic compound, specifically an alkene, with a double bond between two of the carbon atoms, and an ethyl group attached to the third carbon atom.