An Unknown Substance Is a Liquid at Room Temperature, Reacts

question 87

Multiple Choice

An unknown substance is a liquid at room temperature, reacts readily with oxygen, and is a nonconductor.   Which of the listed compounds might this substance be?

• A)C₆H₆
• B)K₂CO₃
• C)H₂SO₄
• D)NH₄HCO₃

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Definitions:

Chequing Account

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Paycheque

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Compensating Balances

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Transactional Motive

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