Suppose That fiVe fiRms in an Oligopoly Formally Sign a Contract

question 2

Multiple Choice

Suppose that five firms in an oligopoly formally sign a contract to establish the price of the product in the market. In other words, they have _____.

• A) increased the elasticity of demand for the good
• B) increased the variety of the goods available to the consumer
• C) formed a cartel
• D) increased competition in the market

Recognize the differences between various NMR spectra (proton NMR, carbon-13 NMR, DEPT spectra) and comprehend how different functional groups and molecular structures affect the spectra.

Understand the concept of spin-spin splitting and be able to predict the multiplicity and ratios of peak areas.

Apply knowledge of NMR spectroscopy to structural elucidation and identification of organic compounds.

Explain the reasons behind the absence of certain splittings in NMR spectra.

---

Definitions:

Tetramethylbutane

An organic compound with a formula of C8H18, known as a highly branched alkane used in chemical research and applications.

Isooctane

An isomer of octane, widely used as a reference standard in the octane rating system for gasoline.

Dissolution

The process by which a solute forms a solution in a solvent, often thought of as the process of dissolving.

Ionic Solids

Crystalline materials that consist of ions bound together by their electrostatic forces, characterized by high melting points and electrical conductivity when molten.