The Different Odors of (R)-(-) -Carvone and (S)

question 54

Multiple Choice

The different odors of (R) -(-) -carvone and (S) -(+) -carvone are best explained as being due to:

• A) Differences in volatility between the two compounds
• B) Differences in how the two compounds interact with chiral nasal receptors
• C) Differences in the origins of the compounds: the (R)-compound is from spearmint, while the (S)-compound is from caraway
• D) Differences in water solubility of the two compounds
• E) Differences in how the body digests the two compounds

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Definitions:

P(A or B)

The probability of event A happening, event B happening, or both events happening.

P(A)

Denotes the probability of event A happening.

P(B)

The probability notation referring to the likelihood of event B occurring.

Independent

Not influenced by or contingent upon others; describes variables that operate without interference from other variables.