Which of the Following Is an Example of a Tertiary

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a tertiary circular reaction?

• A) Jean-Paul turns toward the sound of the phone ringing.
• B) Lucien kicks his mobile over and over, which makes it move.
• C) Kayla accidentally touches her nose with her thumb, which makes her laugh. Kayla then repeats the action, which makes her laugh again.
• D) After many tries, Megan turns her toy sideways and is able to pull it into the crib. In the future she simply turns it sideways to pull it through.

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Definitions:

Diol

An organic compound containing two hydroxyl groups attached to different carbon atoms.

Primary Alcohol

An alcohol where the carbon bonded to the OH group is also attached to only one other carbon atom, typically more reactive in oxidation reactions.

Secondary Alcohol

An alcohol with the hydroxyl group attached to a carbon atom that is bonded to two other carbon atoms.

Tertiary Alcohol

Tertiary alcohol is a classification of alcohol in which the hydroxyl group (-OH) is connected to a carbon atom that is in turn connected to three other carbon atoms.