Simplify the Rational Expression $\frac { 44 x ^ { 3 } z } { - 48 x y z ^ { 2 } }$

question 233

Multiple Choice

Simplify the rational expression. $\frac { 44 x ^ { 3 } z } { - 48 x y z ^ { 2 } }$

• A) \(\frac { 11 x ^ { 2 } } { 12 z }\)
• B) \(- \frac { 44 x } { 48 y z }\)
• C) \(- \frac { 11 x ^ { 2 } } { 12 y z }\)
• D) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 4 y z }\)

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Definitions:

α-Halogenation

A chemical process where a hydrogen atom in an organic molecule is replaced by a halogen atom through substitution.

Acid

An acid is a substance that can donate a hydrogen ion (H+) to another substance and is typically characterized by a sour taste and the ability to turn blue litmus red.

Acid-Catalyzed

A type of chemical reaction that is sped up in the presence of an acid, which acts as a catalyst.

α-Bromination

The addition of a bromine atom to the alpha position of a carbonyl compound in organic chemistry, often used in synthesis reactions.