Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Hydroxyl

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the hydroxyl functional groups in 1,3-propanediol?

• A) One hydroxyl group is bonded to a 1° carbon, and the other hydroxyl group is bonded to a 2° carbon.
• B) One hydroxyl group is bonded to a 1° carbon, and the other hydroxyl group is bonded to a 3° carbon.
• C) Both the hydroxyl groups are bonded to a 1° carbon each.
• D) Neither of the hydroxyl groups is bonded to a 1° carbon.

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Definitions:

Modal Class

The class interval in a frequency distribution that has the highest frequency, representing the most common value or range of values.

Positively Skewed

A distribution characterized by a long tail to the right side, indicating that a majority of the data points are concentrated to the left of the mean.

Skewed

Describes a distribution that is asymmetrical, where data points cluster more on one side than the other, often leading to a longer tail on one side of the peak.

Mean

To find the average value of a group of numbers, one adds together all the numbers and divides by how many numbers there are.