Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 51

Essay

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-Sumerians

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Definitions:

Sodium Hydroxide

A highly caustic and strong base used in many industries; it is also known as lye or caustic soda.

α,β-unsaturated Aldehyde

An organic compound with a double bond between the alpha and beta carbon atoms and a carbonyl group at the alpha position.

β-diketone

A class of organic compounds containing two keto groups (C=O) attached to adjacent carbon atoms.

β-ketoester

A compound containing a keto group (=O) and an ester group (-COOR) separated by a carbon; it's a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis.