Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Result from a Rising

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to result from a rising household debt/income ratio?

• A) Household income will rise rapidly.
• B) Household consumption will fall as a share of income.
• C) Households will be in a better position to deal with unexpected events that force major adjustments.
• D) A larger share of household income will be required to meet interest payments on debt.

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Definitions:

(2R,3S)-2,3-dibromobutane

A specific enantiomer of 2,3-dibromobutane characterized by a particular spatial arrangement of its atoms, as detailed by its R and S descriptors.

Chiral

Describes a molecule that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image, often leading to different chemical behaviors for each form.

Achiral

Describes a molecule that is superimposable on its mirror image, lacking chirality and, therefore, lacking enantiomers.

Diastereomers

Stereoisomers which are not reflections of one another and possess distinct physical and chemical characteristics.