Engineering Chiefs, a Large U

question 279

Multiple Choice

Engineering Chiefs, a large U.S.-based mechanical engineering firm, wants to enter the global market. Upon careful analysis of the market, they will find that global trade

• A) opportunities are diminishing.
• B) is dominated by emerging, developing countries.
• C) is big business today and is expected to be more important in the future.
• D) is likely to be severely restricted in the future by nontariff trade barriers.

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Definitions:

Conformation

The spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule that can be altered by rotation around single bonds, without breaking chemical bonds.

Eclipsed Conformation

A molecular conformation where substituents on adjacent atoms align with each other, typically resulting in higher steric strain.

Staggered Conformation

An arrangement of atoms in a molecule where groups attached to adjacent carbons are as far apart as possible, minimizing steric strain.

Ethane

A simple alkane with the chemical formula C2H6, consisting of two carbon atoms single-bonded together, surrounded by hydrogen atoms.